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CVE Number Vulnerability Product Severity Date
MS08-011 Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Works File Converter Could Allow Remote Code Execution (947081) Microsoft Office Critical 13-02-2008

Technical Information

Brief overview of the risk:
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Works File Converter due to the way that it improperly validates section header index table information with the .wps file format.
Detailed Information on the risk:
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.Further information on this exploit is available at : MS08-011

Affected Software

Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Works 8.0
Microsoft Works Suite 2005