Microsoft Works File Converter field length buffer overflow

Added: 02/19/2008
CVE: CVE-2008-0108
BID: 27659
OSVDB: 41459

Background

The Microsoft Works File Converter allows Microsoft Office to open Microsoft Works files.

Problem

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Works File Converter allows arbitrary command execution when a user opens a .wps file with specially crafted field lengths.

Resolution

Apply the update referenced in Microsoft Security Bulletin 08-011.

References

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-011.mspx

Limitations

Exploit works on Microsoft Word 2003 SP3 and requires a user to open the exploit file.

Platforms

Windows

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