CVE-2008-2547 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Installer (msiexec.exe versions 3.1.4000.1823 and 4.5.6001.22159). It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long GUID value to the /x (uninstall) option. This vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a network-exploitable attack with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though it may require additional vulnerabilities or specific configurations to cross privilege boundaries. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_installer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1.4000.1823CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_installer:3.1.4000.1823:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.5.6001.22159CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_installer:4.5.6001.22159:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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