CVE-2008-2250
First published: Wed Oct 15 2008(Updated: )
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate window properties sent from a parent window to a child window during creation of a new window, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Window Creation Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =x64 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32247
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31651
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021046
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2812
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-061
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45541
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45544
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5902
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2250?
CVE-2008-2250 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2250?
To fix CVE-2008-2250, apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2008-2250?
CVE-2008-2250 affects Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Windows Vista Gold and SP1, and Windows Server 2008.
Who can exploit the vulnerability described in CVE-2008-2250?
Local users can exploit CVE-2008-2250 to gain elevated privileges on systems running affected versions of Windows.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2008-2250?
CVE-2008-2250 is associated with local privilege escalation attacks that exploit improper validation of window properties.
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