CVE-2008-1092
High PUBLISHEDBuffer overflow in msjet40.dll before 4.0.9505.0 in Microsoft Jet Database Engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Mar 25, 2008
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 25, 2008
- CVSS
- 9.3 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- MS08-028 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- SSRT080071 marc.info · Vendor Advisory http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121129490723574&w=2
- 950627 microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/950627.mspx
- VU#936529 kb.cert.org · Third-Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/936529
- 1019686 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019686
Show 1 more reference
- microsoft-jet-msjet40-bo(41380) exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com · VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41380
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 | 2008-03-25 16:00 UTC |
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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 2008-03-25 16:00:00 UTC · CVE
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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16:00 UTC over 18 years ago16:00 UTC · over 18 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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16:00 UTC over 18 years ago16:00 UTC · over 18 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 18 years ago00:00 UTC · over 18 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-2008-1092
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2008-1092",
"title": "Buffer overflow in msjet40.dll before 4.0.9505.0 in Microsoft Jet Database En...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft",
"affected_product": "Jet Database Engine",
"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": [ "..." ]
}