CVE-2008-1092 in the critical feed json
Buffer overflow in msjet40.dll before 4.0.9505.0 in Microsoft Jet Database Engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a c…
published 2008-03-25 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-1103
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 25.9%
- EPSS 25.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 97%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflow in msjet40.dll before 4.0.9505.0 in Microsoft Jet Database Engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word file, as exploited in the wild in March 2008. NOTE: as of 20080513, Microsoft has stated that this is the same issue as CVE-2007-6026.
Exploit prediction
25.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-028
vendor-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=121129490723574&w=2
vendor-advisory
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microsoft.com
/technet/security/advisory/950627.mspx
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1019686
vdb-entry
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/936529
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/41380
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-1092
- NVD CVE-2008-1092
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