Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 4, 2008· Updated Apr 23, 2026
CVE-2008-2547
CVE-2008-2547
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in msiexec.exe 3.1.4000.1823 and 4.5.6001.22159 in Microsoft Windows Installer allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GUID value for the /x (aka /uninstall) option. NOTE: this issue might cross privilege boundaries if msiexec.exe is reachable via components such as ActiveX controls, and might additionally require a separate vulnerability in the control.
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_installer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_installer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_installer:3.1.4000.1823:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_installer:4.5.6001.22159:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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