Microsoft Works File Converter Field Length Vulnerability

Publish date: February 15, 2011
  Severity: CRITICAL
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-0108
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  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."

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1001770
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1001770 - Microsoft Works File Converter Field Length Stack Overflow

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Microsoft Office 2003
  • Microsoft Works 8.0
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2005

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