CVE-2008-1083: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 08 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the CreateDIBPatternBrushPt function in GDI in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an EMF or WMF image file with a malformed header that triggers an integer overflow, aka "GDI Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-04/0168.html
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=681
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120845064910729&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29704
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948590
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/632963
- http://www.osvdb.org/44213
- http://www.osvdb.org/44214
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490584/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28571
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30933
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019798
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1145/references
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-020/
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-021
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41471
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5441
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5442
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6330
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1083?
CVE-2008-1083 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1083?
To fix CVE-2008-1083, ensure that your systems are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1083?
CVE-2008-1083 affects multiple Microsoft Windows versions, including Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-1083 enable?
CVE-2008-1083 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely through a specially crafted EMF or WMF image file.
How does CVE-2008-1083 exploit a vulnerability?
CVE-2008-1083 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow caused by an integer overflow in the CreateDIBPatternBrushPt function.
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