CVE-2008-3013 describes a critical vulnerability in the GDI+ component (gdiplus.dll) across numerous Microsoft products, including Internet Explorer, Windows, Office suites, and SQL Server. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious GIF image file with specific malformed extension markers. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on the CISA KEV catalog or actively discussed on social media, proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, indicating its potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2006CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:digital_image_suite:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:forefront_client_security:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2003CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2003CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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