CVE-2008-3464
First published: Wed Oct 15 2008(Updated: )
afd.sys in the Ancillary Function Driver (AFD) component in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 does not properly validate input sent from user mode to the kernel, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated using crafted pointers and lengths that bypass intended ProbeForRead and ProbeForWrite restrictions, aka "AFD Kernel Overwrite Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =professional-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021053
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32261
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31673
- http://blogs.technet.com/swi/archive/2008/10/14/ms08-066-how-to-correctly-validate-and-capture-user-mode-data.aspx
- 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/2008/2817
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45582
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45578
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6757
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5825
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497375/100/0/threaded
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-066
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3464?
CVE-2008-3464 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3464?
To fix CVE-2008-3464, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected operating systems.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-3464?
CVE-2008-3464 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2, SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP1, SP2.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-3464?
CVE-2008-3464 can be exploited by local users running crafted applications to gain elevated privileges.
Is CVE-2008-3464 still a threat?
While CVE-2008-3464 was reported in 2008, systems still running vulnerable versions of Windows remain at risk if not updated.
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