Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2008-0105?

Affected: Office (Microsoft) versions 2003-sp2, 2003-sp3; Works (Microsoft) versions 2005, 8.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2008-0105 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2008-0105 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2008-0105?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2008-0105?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2008-0105 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2008-0105Office Vulnerability

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 section header index table information, aka "Microsoft Works File Converter Index Table…

Published Feb 12, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2008-0105 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Office (Microsoft), Works (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v2

9.3

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

44%

Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

39/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Description

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
OfficeMicrosoft	2003-sp2, 2003-sp3	n/a
WorksMicrosoft	2005, 8.0	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 12, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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 section header index table information, aka "Microsoft Works File Converter Index Table Vulnerability."
Affected: Office (Microsoft) versions 2003-sp2, 2003-sp3; Works (Microsoft) versions 2005, 8.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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