CVE-2008-1441: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jun 12 2008(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a series of Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) packets with invalid fragment options, aka the "PGM Malformed Fragment Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30587
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020231
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29509
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1783
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-036
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5604
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1441?
CVE-2008-1441 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1441?
To fix CVE-2008-1441, ensure that all applicable Microsoft updates and patches are applied to your affected systems.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-1441?
CVE-2008-1441 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Server 2008 running specific service pack versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1441?
CVE-2008-1441 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability caused by malformed PGM packets.
Can I mitigate CVE-2008-1441 without patching?
Mitigations for CVE-2008-1441 may include network filtering to block malformed PGM packets, but patching is the recommended solution.
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