CVE-2008-0108
CVE-2008-0108 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 53% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Office
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in wkcvqd01.dll in Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wps file with crafted field lengths, aka "Microsoft Works File Converter Field Length Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0108?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in wkcvqd01.dll in Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wps file with crafted field lengths, aka "Microsoft Works File Converter Field Length Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2008-0108?
- CVE-2008-0108 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0108 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0108?
- CVE-2008-0108 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0108?
- 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-2008-0108 published?
- CVE-2008-0108 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=660
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28904
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27659
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019388
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0513/references
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-011
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5202
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5107
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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