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CVE-2008-3019

UnknownEPSS 30.08%

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CVE-2008-3019 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and 2003 SP2; Office Converter Pack; and Works 8 do not properly parse the length of an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EPS file, aka the "Malformed EPS Filter Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 30.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and 2003 SP2; Office Converter Pack; and Works 8 do not properly parse the length of an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EPS file, aka the "Malformed EPS Filter Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
30.08%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice2000Sp3
MicrosoftOffice2003Sp2
MicrosoftOfficexpSp3
MicrosoftOffice Converter PackAll versions—
MicrosoftWorks8.0—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3019?
Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and 2003 SP2; Office Converter Pack; and Works 8 do not properly parse the length of an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EPS file, aka the "Malformed EPS Filter Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-3019?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3019 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 30.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3019?
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