CVE-2008-1898: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1898: A certain ActiveX control in WkImgSrv.dll 7.03.0616.0, as distributed in Microsoft Works 7 and Microsoft Of...

A certain ActiveX control in WkImgSrv.dll 7.03.0616.0, as distributed in Microsoft Works 7 and Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (browser crash) via an invalid WksPictureInterface property value, which triggers an improper function call.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Microsoft ActiveX issue where a crafted web page could crash the browser or potentially run code through WkImgSrv.dll. It matters mainly for environments that still retain Microsoft Works 7 or old Office 2003/2007 components with ActiveX enabled. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Windows desktops with Microsoft Works 7 or Microsoft Office 2003/2007 components installed and browser paths that allow ActiveX controls. Modern environments without these components are unlikely to be exposed. Handle as a legacy-software exposure review, not an internet-wide emergency. Priority rises if regulated or high-value users still browse with ActiveX-capable legacy desktops. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft/vendor guidance for supported handling of WkImgSrv.dll exposure.; Inventory and retire legacy Microsoft Works 7 and Office 2003/2007 installations where possible.; Disable or restrict ActiveX use on systems that still require legacy software..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 21, 2008, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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5530CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
5460CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
microsoft-works-wkimgsrv-dos(41876)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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