CVE-2008-4841
High PUBLISHEDThe 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...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Dec 10, 2008
- Exploitation Reported
- Dec 10, 2008
- CVSS
- 9.3 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- MS09-010 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- 32997 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/32997
- TA09-104A us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.html
- 4711 securityreason.com · Third-Party Advisory http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4711
- 6560 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6560
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6050 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- 32718 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32718
- ADV-2008-3390 vupen.com · VDB Entry http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3390
- 31399 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31399
- 1021376 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://securitytracker.com/id?1021376
- ADV-2009-1024 vupen.com · VDB Entry http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1024
- microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/960906.mspx microsoft.com · CVE Record http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/960906.mspx
- milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rar milw0rm.com · CVE Record http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rar
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
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| CVE First | 2008-12-10 13:33 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2008-12-10 13:33:00 UTC · CVE
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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13:33 UTC over 17 years ago13:33 UTC · over 17 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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13:33 UTC over 17 years ago13:33 UTC · over 17 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 17 years ago00:00 UTC · over 17 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2008-4841
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2008-4841",
"title": "The WordPad Text Converter for Word 97 files in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, X...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft",
"affected_product": "Windows",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 9.3,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}