CVE-2008-4841
The WordPad Text Converter for Word 97 files in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary co…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft Windows Wordpad - '.doc' File Local Denial of Service (PoC)2008-09-25 · dos · windows · Verified
Impact
The WordPad Text Converter for Word 97 files in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .doc, (2) .wri, or (3) .rtf Word 97 file that triggers memory corruption, as exploited in the wild in December 2008. NOTE: As of 20081210, it is unclear whether this vulnerability is related to a WordPad issue disclosed on 20080925 with a 2008-crash.doc.rar example, but there are insufficient details to be sure.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Wordpad | All versions Version unknown |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rar
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32997
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4711
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021376
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/960906.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31399
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32718
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3390
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1024
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-010
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6050
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6560
- http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rar
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32997
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4711
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021376
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/960906.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31399
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32718
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3390
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1024
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-010
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6050