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CVE-2008-3068

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2008-07-07 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Crypto API 5.131.2600.2180 through 6.0, as used in Outlook, Windows Live Mail, and Office 2007, performs Certificate Revocation List (CRL) checks by using an arbitrary URL from a certificate embedded in a (1) S/MIME e-mail message or (2) signed document, which allows remote attackers to obtain reading times and IP addresses of recipients, and port-scan results, via a crafted certificate with an Authority Information Access (AIA) extension.

Affected Platforms

Microsoft Project StandardMicrosoft PublisherMicrosoft InfopathMicrosoft OnenoteMicrosoft Office CommunicatorMicrosoft FrontpageMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Project ProfessionalMicrosoft Visio Standard

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References