First published: Thu Jun 12 2008(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, does not properly validate the option length field in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) via a crafted PGM packet, aka the "PGM Invalid Length Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows | =server_2003-sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows | =server_2003-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows | =server_2003 | |
Microsoft Windows | =server_2003-sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows | =server_2003-sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows | =server_2003-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows | =server_2003 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 |
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CVE-2008-1440 is considered a critical vulnerability that may lead to a denial of service.
To remediate CVE-2008-1440, it is essential to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected systems.
CVE-2008-1440 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2.
Yes, CVE-2008-1440 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted PGM packets.
CVE-2008-1440 facilitates denial of service attacks, potentially causing system hangs or infinite loops.