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CVE-2008-2547

UnknownEPSS 8.49%

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CVE-2008-2547 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in msiexec.exe 3.1.4000.1823 and 4.5.6001.22159 in Microsoft Windows Installer allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GUID value for the /x (aka /uninstall) option. NOTE: this issue might cross privilege boundaries if msiexec.exe is reachable via components such as ActiveX controls, and might additionally require a separate vulnerability in the control.. EPSS estimates a 8.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in msiexec.exe 3.1.4000.1823 and 4.5.6001.22159 in Microsoft Windows Installer allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GUID value for the /x (aka /uninstall) option. NOTE: this issue might cross privilege boundaries if msiexec.exe is reachable via components such as ActiveX controls, and might additionally require a separate vulnerability in the control.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.49%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows InstallerAll versions
MicrosoftWindows Installer3.1.4000.1823
MicrosoftWindows Installer4.5.6001.22159

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2547?
Stack-based buffer overflow in msiexec.exe 3.1.4000.1823 and 4.5.6001.22159 in Microsoft Windows Installer allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GUID value for the /x (aka /uninstall) option. NOTE: this issue might cross privilege boundaries if msiexec.exe is reachable via components such as ActiveX controls, and might additionally require a separate vulnerability in the control.
How severe is CVE-2008-2547?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2547 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2547?
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Source: NVD / NIST