Microsoft Works 2005/8.0 wkcvqd01.dll memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Works 2005/8.0. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library wkcvqd01.dll. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-0108. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Works 2005/8.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality in the library wkcvqd01.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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."

The bug was discovered 02/12/2008. The weakness was released 02/12/2008 by iDefense with VeriSign (Website). The advisory is shared at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-0108 since 01/07/2008. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 33107 (MS08-011: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Works File Converter Could Allow Remote Code Execution (947081)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 110071 (Microsoft Works File Converter Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS08-011)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5912.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (40096), Exploit-DB (5107), Tenable (33107), SecurityFocus (BID 27659†) and OSVDB (41459†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-38706, VDB-40995, VDB-40996 and VDB-41003. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 33107
Nessus Name: MS08-011: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Works File Converter Could Allow Remote Code Execution (947081)
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Saint ID: exploit_info/microsoft_works_file_converter
Saint Name: Microsoft Works File Converter field length buffer overflow

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02/12/2008 +6 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: iDefense
Organization: VeriSign
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-0108 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0108
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-41001

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X-Force: 40096
SecurityFocus: 27659 - Microsoft Works File Converter Field Length Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 28904
OSVDB: 41459 - MS08-011 - Microsoft Works File Converter Field Length Remote Code Execution Issue (947081)
SecurityTracker: 1019388
Vulnerability Center: 17612 - [MS08-011] Microsoft Works File Converter Allows Remote Code Execution via Crafted .wps File, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-0513

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 06/14/2025 16:31
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (79), 08/04/2019 21:57 (13), 06/10/2024 23:13 (16), 10/17/2024 03:44 (1), 06/14/2025 16:31 (2)
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