CVE-2008-0108

Microsoft Works File Converter - Stack-based Buffer Overflow via Crafted .wps File Field Lengths

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2008-0108. PoCs published by chujwamwdupe, Luigi Auriemma.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a stack overflow vulnerability in the WPS to RTF convert filter in Microsoft Office 2003. The PoC generates a malicious WPS file that triggers the overflow when processed, leading to potential remote code execution.

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."

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by chujwamwdupe · clocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5107

This exploit targets a stack overflow vulnerability in the WPS to RTF convert filter in Microsoft Office 2003. The PoC generates a malicious WPS file that triggers the overflow when processed, leading to potential remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Office 2003
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious WPS file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Luigi Auriemma · cremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31118

This exploit targets a stack overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Works File Converter (CVE-2008-0108) by crafting a malicious '.wps' file. The PoC generates a file that triggers a buffer overflow when processed, leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Works File Converter (Microsoft Office 2003)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious '.wps' file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (10)

Core 10
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry signature x_refsource_oval
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5202
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0513/references
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019388
Mailing List vendor-advisory x_refsource_hp
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/28904
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27659
US Government Resource third-party-advisory x_refsource_cert
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.html
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5107
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_idefense
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=660

Scores

EPSS 0.5263
EPSS Percentile 98.8%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (3)
microsoft/office 2003 sp2 (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/works 8.0
microsoft/works 2005
Published Feb 12, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026