CVE-2008-1084: Code Injection
First published: Tue Apr 08 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, through Vista SP1, and Server 2008 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to improper input validation. NOTE: it was later reported that one affected function is NtUserFnOUTSTRING in win32k.sys.
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 Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28554
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019803
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29720
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.html
- http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-ms08-25-exploit.zip
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1149/references
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120845064910729&w=2
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5518
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5437
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1084?
CVE-2008-1084 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1084?
To fix CVE-2008-1084, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft for the affected operating systems.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2008-1084?
CVE-2008-1084 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows Server 2008.
Can CVE-2008-1084 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-1084 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local user access to exploit.
What types of attacks can CVE-2008-1084 enable?
CVE-2008-1084 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system compromise.
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