CVE-2008-2248: XSS

Published Jul 8, 2008

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Outlook Web Access (OWA) for Exchange Server 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified HTML, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2247.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Microsoft Exchange Server=2003-sp2

Microsoft Exchange Server=2007

Microsoft Exchange Server=2007-sp1

Microsoft Outlook Web Access

Remediation

Patch Available

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-039

Event History

Jul 8, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2248?

CVE-2008-2248 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2248?

To fix CVE-2008-2248, it is recommended to apply security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Exchange Server versions.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-2248?

CVE-2008-2248 affects Microsoft Outlook Web Access for Exchange Server 2003 SP2 and Exchange Server 2007.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2248?

CVE-2008-2248 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts.

Can CVE-2008-2248 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-2248 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session.