CVE-2008-1931: Medium severity microsoft windows nt vulnerability
Published Apr 24, 2008
·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.