CVE-2008-4841

Published: Dec 10, 2008Updated: Apr 23, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-399

9.3CRITICAL

NVD MITRE

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.

No summary for this CVE yet.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:NAccess Vector

Network

AC:MAccess Complexity

Medium

Au:NAuthentication

None

Impact

C:CConfidentiality

Complete

I:CIntegrity

Complete

A:CAvailability

Complete

Open in CVSS calculator →

Weaknesses

CWE-399 NVD-CWE-noinfo

Affected Products

microsoft

commercial·US

wordpadOn-prem

Operating Systems / windows

and 1 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

2 exploit sources identified

Exploit details including PoC links, Metasploit modules, and scanner templates are available after registration.

View exploit details

Official Patch Available

Is your org exposed to CVE-2008-4841?Request an assessment to establish which checks are appropriate for your systems. Check my exposure

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6560

exploit-db.com

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6050

oval.cisecurity.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32718

securityfocus.com

and 10 more references View all →

Unlock Complete Vulnerability Intelligence

Get the full picture for CVE-2008-4841 and every CVE in our database. Create a free account — no credit card required.

Create Free Account

Plain-language analysis

Impact assessment and exploitation scenario in plain English

Attack graph visualization

Interactive attack path and kill chain mapping

Exploit details & PoC links

ExploitDB, Metasploit, GitHub PoCs with direct links

Nuclei scanner templates

Ready-to-use vulnerability scanner templates

Full remediation guide

Patch instructions, workarounds, and compliance impact

Interactive AI chat

Ask questions about this vulnerability in natural language

Related vulnerabilities

Semantically similar CVEs and attack patterns

REST API & MCP access

Integrate vulnerability data into your workflows