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CVE-2008-7217

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

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CVE-2008-7217 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, when running on Macintosh systems that restrict Office access to administrators, does not enforce this restriction for user ID 502, which allows local users with that ID to bypass intended security policy and access Office programs, related to permissions and ownership for certain directories.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, when running on Macintosh systems that restrict Office access to administrators, does not enforce this restriction for user ID 502, which allows local users with that ID to bypass intended security policy and access Office programs, related to permissions and ownership for certain directories.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftOffice2008

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7217?
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, when running on Macintosh systems that restrict Office access to administrators, does not enforce this restriction for user ID 502, which allows local users with that ID to bypass intended security policy and access Office programs, related to permissions and ownership for certain directories.
How severe is CVE-2008-7217?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-7217 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7217?
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