# CVE-2008-0108: Stack-based buffer overflow in wkcvqd01.dll in Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, Works 8.0, and Works Su

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2008-02-12 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in wkcvqd01.dll in Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wps file with crafted field lengths, aka "Microsoft Works File Converter Field Length Vulnerability."

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## References

- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5202
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019388
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28904
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27659
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5107
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0513/references
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-011
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=660
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31118

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