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CVE-2008-3020

CRITICAL CVSS: 9.3 Published: 2008-08-12 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and XP SP3; Office Converter Pack; and Works 8 do not properly parse the length of a BMP file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file, aka the "Malformed BMP Filter Vulnerability."

Affected Platforms

Microsoft WorksMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Office Converter Pack

Weakness Type

CWE-399

References