CVE-2008-3956

orgchart.exe in Microsoft Organization Chart 2.00 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary…

published September 9, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky .opx file could crash your Microsoft Organization Chart app! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit user interaction for a denial of service or worse. 🤯 Think of it like a builder handing over a blueprint with a few hidden flaws — if the architect doesn’t spot them, the whole structure could come crashing down. That’s what happens when this crafted file hits your system! An unassuming user could open the wrong .opx file, leading to an application crash or, in a twist of fate, potentially allowing attackers to execute their own code. Now that’s a recipe for chaos! 😱

Put simply

Think of it like a builder handing over a blueprint with a few hidden flaws — if the architect doesn’t spot them, the whole structure could come crashing down. That’s what happens when this crafted file hits your system! The vulnerability in orgchart.exe within Microsoft Organization Chart 2.00 arises from improper handling of specially crafted .opx files, which can cause the application to crash or, in certain scenarios, allow arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An unassuming user could open the wrong .opx file, leading to an application crash or, in a twist of fate, potentially allowing attackers to execute their own code. Now that’s a recipe for chaos! 😱 First and foremost, educate users not to open unknown or suspicious .opx files. While there’s no patch available for this issue due to its age, consider disabling the feature or using alternative software that’s more secure. 🔒 You’ve got this! Stay vigilant, and together we can keep those digital disasters at bay! 🦸‍♂️💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13446 · 96.4th percentile
Published
2008-09-09T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 SEP 14:00Z
    orgchart.exe in Microsoft Organization Chart 2.00 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary…
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