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CVE-2008-1092

UnknownEPSS 25.88%

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CVE-2008-1092 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in msjet40.dll before 4.0.9505.0 in Microsoft Jet Database Engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word file, as exploited in the wild in March 2008. NOTE: as of 20080513, Microsoft has stated that this is the same issue as CVE-2007-6026.. EPSS estimates a 25.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in msjet40.dll before 4.0.9505.0 in Microsoft Jet Database Engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word file, as exploited in the wild in March 2008. NOTE: as of 20080513, Microsoft has stated that this is the same issue as CVE-2007-6026.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
25.88%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWord2000Sp3
MicrosoftWord2002Sp3
MicrosoftWord2003Sp2
MicrosoftWord2003_sp3—
MicrosoftWord2007—
MicrosoftWord2007_sp1—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1092?
Buffer overflow in msjet40.dll before 4.0.9505.0 in Microsoft Jet Database Engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word file, as exploited in the wild in March 2008. NOTE: as of 20080513, Microsoft has stated that this is the same issue as CVE-2007-6026.
How severe is CVE-2008-1092?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1092 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 25.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1092?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST