9.3CVSSCRITICAL
Description
Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and XP SP3; Office Converter Pack; and Works 8 do not properly parse the length of a BMP file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file, aka the "Malformed BMP Filter Vulnerability."
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-044
docs.microsoft.com
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.html
us-cert.gov
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
marc.info
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Timeline
Published
Aug 12, 2008
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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