CVE-2008-2547

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in msiexec.exe 3.1.4000.1823 and 4.5.6001.22159 in Microsoft Windows Installer allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GUID value for the /x (aka /uninstall) option. NOTE: this issue might cross privilege boundaries if msiexec.exe is reachable via components such as ActiveX controls, and might additionally require a separate vulnerability in the control.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 29.78% Top 5%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492992/100/0/threaded mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42887 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492986/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.aushack.com/200806-msiexec.txt exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492961/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2547?
CVE-2008-2547 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2547?
To fix CVE-2008-2547, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-2547 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-2547 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~30% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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