CVE-2008-3021

Name: CVE-2008-3021
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-08-12T23:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 35.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3021 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 a PICT file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT file with an invalid bits_per_pixel field, aka the "PICT Filter Parsing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3018.. EPSS estimates a 35.91% 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 a PICT file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT file with an invalid bits_per_pixel field, aka the "PICT Filter Parsing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3018.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

35.91%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2000	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2003	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	xp	Sp3
Microsoft	Office Converter Pack	All versions	—
Microsoft	Works	8.0	—

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3021?

How severe is CVE-2008-3021?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3021 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 35.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3021?

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Source: NVD / NIST