CVE-2008-2244Office Word Vulnerability
Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .doc file that contains malformed data, as exploited in the wild in July 2008, and as demonstrated by attachement.doc.
Published Jul 9, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-2244 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Office Word (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jul 9, 2008. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 32% 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 it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
32%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
51/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jul 9, 2008
0 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory30975
Description
Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .doc file that contains malformed data, as exploited in the wild in July 2008, and as demonstrated by attachement.doc.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 9, 2008 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 9, 2008 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Office WordMicrosoft | 2002-sp3 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 9, 2008
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 9, 2008
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 9, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-399
References
- advisory30975
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otherblogs.technet.com · vulnerability-in-microsoft-word-could-allow-rem…
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .doc file that contains malformed data, as exploited in the wild in July 2008, and as demonstrated by attachement.doc.
Affected: Office Word (Microsoft) versions 2002-sp3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jul 9, 2008.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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