CVE-2008-2251: Double Free
First published: Wed Oct 15 2008(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes system calls within multiple threads, aka "Windows Kernel Unhandled Exception Vulnerability." NOTE: according to Microsoft, this is not a duplicate of CVE-2008-4510.
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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31653
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021046
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32247
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2812
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45544
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45542
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6010
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-061
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2251?
CVE-2008-2251 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability affecting multiple Microsoft Windows platforms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2251?
To fix CVE-2008-2251, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which Microsoft Windows versions are affected by CVE-2008-2251?
CVE-2008-2251 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP1/SP2, and Windows Vista Gold and SP1.
Can CVE-2008-2251 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-2251 is a local vulnerability that requires local access for exploitation, allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges.
Is Microsoft Windows Vista vulnerable to CVE-2008-2251?
Only certain versions of Microsoft Windows Vista are vulnerable to CVE-2008-2251, specifically the Gold and SP1 versions.
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