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CVE-2008-1455

UnknownEPSS 25.51%

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CVE-2008-1455 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A "memory calculation error" in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, and 2007 through SP1; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 through SP1; and Office 2004 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with crafted list values that trigger memory corruption, aka "Parsing Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 25.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A "memory calculation error" in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, and 2007 through SP1; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 through SP1; and Office 2004 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with crafted list values that trigger memory corruption, aka "Parsing Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
25.51%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftCompatibility Pack Word Excel Powerpoint2007—
MicrosoftOffice2000Sp3
MicrosoftOffice2003Sp2
MicrosoftOffice2004—
MicrosoftOffice2007—
MicrosoftOfficexpSp3
MicrosoftOffice Powerpoint Viewer2003—

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1455?
A "memory calculation error" in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, and 2007 through SP1; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 through SP1; and Office 2004 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with crafted list values that trigger memory corruption, aka "Parsing Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-1455?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1455 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 25.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1455?
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