How severe is CVE-2008-0102?

CVE-2008-0102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0102 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0102?

CVE-2008-0102 primarily affects Microsoft Publisher. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0102?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0102 published?

CVE-2008-0102 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0102

CVE-2008-0102 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 37% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Microsoft Publisher
Published: 2008-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office Publisher 2000, 2002, and 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .pub file, related to invalid "memory values," aka "Publisher Invalid Memory Reference Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0102?: Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office Publisher 2000, 2002, and 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .pub file, related to invalid "memory values," aka "Publisher Invalid Memory Reference Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-0102?: CVE-2008-0102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0102 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0102?: CVE-2008-0102 primarily affects Microsoft Publisher. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0102?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0102 published?: CVE-2008-0102 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2003:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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