CVE-2008-2547
CVE-2008-2547 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Installer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Installer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in msiexec.exe 3.1.4000.1823 and 4.5.6001.22159 in Microsoft Windows Installer allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GUID value for the /x (aka /uninstall) option. NOTE: this issue might cross privilege boundaries if msiexec.exe is reachable via components such as ActiveX controls, and might additionally require a separate vulnerability in the control.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2547?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in msiexec.exe 3.1.4000.1823 and 4.5.6001.22159 in Microsoft Windows Installer allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GUID value for the /x (aka /uninstall) option. NOTE: this issue might cross privilege boundaries if msiexec.exe is reachable via components such as ActiveX controls, and might additionally require a separate vulnerability in the control.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2547?
- CVE-2008-2547 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2547 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2547?
- CVE-2008-2547 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Installer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2547?
- 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-2008-2547 published?
- CVE-2008-2547 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.aushack.com/200806-msiexec.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492961/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492986/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492992/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42887
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_installer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_installer:3.1.4000.1823:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_installer:4.5.6001.22159:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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