CVE-2008-1438
First published: Tue May 13 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) 1.1.3520.0 and 0.1.13.192, as used in multiple Microsoft products, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (disk space exhaustion) via a file with "crafted data structures" that trigger the creation of large temporary files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1437.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Antigen for Exchange | ||
| Microsoft Antigen for SMTP Gateway | ||
| Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolkit | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Forefront Client Security | ||
| Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server | ||
| Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint | ||
| Microsoft Malware Protection Engine | =0.1.13.192 | |
| Microsoft Malware Protection Engine | =1.1.3520.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Defender | ||
| Microsoft Windows Live OneCare |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29073
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020016
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30172
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-134A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1506/references
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121129490723574&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14375
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-029
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1438?
CVE-2008-1438 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service due to disk space exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1438?
To fix CVE-2008-1438, ensure that your Microsoft Malware Protection Engine is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1438?
CVE-2008-1438 affects multiple Microsoft products, including Microsoft Antigen for Exchange, Microsoft Forefront Security, and Microsoft Windows Defender.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-1438 enable?
CVE-2008-1438 enables context-dependent attackers to create specially crafted files that can exhaust disk space.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-1438?
Currently, the best approach for CVE-2008-1438 is to apply the necessary updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
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