What is the severity of CVE-2008-0083?

CVE-2008-0083 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0083?

To address CVE-2008-0083, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-0083?

CVE-2008-0083 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2.

What vulnerability does CVE-2008-0083 exploit?

CVE-2008-0083 exploits improper decoding in the VBScript and JScript scripting engines.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-0083?

As a temporary measure for CVE-2008-0083, disabling the scripting engines may reduce exposure until a patch is applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-0083

critical

9.3

CWE

8/4/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0083: Code Injection

First published: Tue Apr 08 2008(Updated: )

The (1) VBScript (VBScript.dll) and (2) JScript (JScript.dll) scripting engines 5.1 and 5.6, as used in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, do not properly decode script, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000	=sp4
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server	=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0083?
CVE-2008-0083 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0083?
To address CVE-2008-0083, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-0083?
CVE-2008-0083 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2.
What vulnerability does CVE-2008-0083 exploit?
CVE-2008-0083 exploits improper decoding in the VBScript and JScript scripting engines.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-0083?
As a temporary measure for CVE-2008-0083, disabling the scripting engines may reduce exposure until a patch is applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0083?
CVE-2008-0083 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0083?
To address CVE-2008-0083, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-0083?
CVE-2008-0083 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2.
What vulnerability does CVE-2008-0083 exploit?
CVE-2008-0083 exploits improper decoding in the VBScript and JScript scripting engines.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-0083?
As a temporary measure for CVE-2008-0083, disabling the scripting engines may reduce exposure until a patch is applied.