critical
9.3
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4037

First published: Wed Nov 12 2008(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows 2000 Gold through SP4, XP Gold through SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote SMB servers to execute arbitrary code on a client machine by replaying the NTLM credentials of a client user, as demonstrated by backrush, aka "SMB Credential Reflection Vulnerability." NOTE: some reliable sources report that this vulnerability exists because of an insufficient fix for CVE-2000-0834.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Operating System=server_2003-sp1
Microsoft Windows Operating System=server_2003-sp1
Microsoft Windows Operating System=server_2003-sp2
Microsoft Windows Operating System=server_2003-sp2
Microsoft Windows Operating System=server_2003-sp2
Microsoft Windows Operating System=server_2003-unknown
Microsoft Windows Operating System=xp-sp2
Microsoft Windows Operating System=xp-sp2
Microsoft Windows Operating System=xp-sp3
Microsoft Windows Operating System=xp-unknown
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7385

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4037?

    CVE-2008-4037 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4037?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-4037, users should apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for their affected Windows versions.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2008-4037?

    CVE-2008-4037 affects Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008 across multiple service packs.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2008-4037 facilitate?

    CVE-2008-4037 allows remote SMB servers to execute arbitrary code by replaying NTLM credentials.

  • Is CVE-2008-4037 being actively exploited?

    Yes, CVE-2008-4037 has seen active exploitation in the wild due to its critical nature.

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