CVE-2008-6063

Description

Microsoft Word 2007, when the "Save as PDF" add-on is enabled, places an absolute pathname in the Subject field during an "Email as PDF" operation, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as the sender's account name and a Temporary Internet Files subdirectory name.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 17.41% Top 10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486088/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6063?
CVE-2008-6063 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-6063?
To fix CVE-2008-6063, 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-2008-6063 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-6063 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~17% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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