CVE-2008-1456: Input Validation

Published Aug 13, 2008

Updated

Array index vulnerability in the Event System in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted event subscription request that is used to access an array of function pointers.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

Microsoft Windows-nt=xp-sp3

Microsoft Windows-nt=2008

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1

Microsoft Windows-nt=vista

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/31417

Event History

Aug 13, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1456?

CVE-2008-1456 is rated as critical due to its potential for allowing remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1456?

To fix CVE-2008-1456, apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2008-1456?

CVE-2008-1456 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-1456?

CVE-2008-1456 can be exploited by remote authenticated users via a crafted event subscription request.

What vulnerability type is CVE-2008-1456 classified as?

CVE-2008-1456 is classified as an array index vulnerability within the Event System of Microsoft Windows.