Unscored severity · published Dec 10, 2008
CVE-2008-4841
The WordPad Text Converter for Word 97 files in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1)…
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CVSS
43%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The WordPad Text Converter for Word 97 files in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .doc, (2) .wri, or (3) .rtf Word 97 file that triggers memory corruption, as exploited in the wild in December 2008. NOTE: As of 20081210, it is unclear whether this vulnerability is related to a WordPad issue disclosed on 20080925 with a 2008-crash.doc.rar example, but there are insufficient details to be sure.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)43.0% · higher than 99% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WO
Wordpad · Microsoft
unknown · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4841
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-4841
Exploit
http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rar
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32997
securityreason.com
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4711
securitytracker.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021376
Vendor Advisory
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/960906.mspx
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31399
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