Memory Corruption Vulnerability in WordPad for Microsoft Windows
CVE-2008-4841

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Wordpad
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 December 2008

Summary

The WordPad Text Converter in Microsoft Windows allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting crafted Word 97 files (.doc, .wri, .rtf). This exploitation can lead to memory corruption, putting systems at risk. It has been actively exploited since December 2008, posing significant concerns for users of affected Windows versions.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6560
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32718
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EPSS Score

70% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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