CVE-2008-1931: Medium severity microsoft windows nt vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2008
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Updated

Realtek HD Audio Codec Drivers RTKVHDA.sys and RTKVHDA64.sys before 6.0.1.5605 on Windows Vista allow local users to create, write, and read registry keys via a crafted IOCTL request.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Windows-nt=vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Realtek HD Audio Codec Drivers<=6.0.1.5604

Event History

Apr 24, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Apr 25, 2008
Data Sourced
06:05 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1931?

CVE-2008-1931 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to manipulate registry keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1931?

To resolve CVE-2008-1931, update the Realtek HD Audio Codec Drivers to version 6.0.1.5605 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-1931?

CVE-2008-1931 affects users of Windows Vista with vulnerable versions of the Realtek HD Audio Codec Drivers.

4

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-1931 exploit?

CVE-2008-1931 exploits a flaw in the RTKVHDA.sys and RTKVHDA64.sys drivers through crafted IOCTL requests.

5

Is CVE-2008-1931 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2008-1931 is a local vulnerability that requires local access to exploit.

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