CVE-2008-4038: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 15 2008(Updated: )
Buffer underflow in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Server Message Block (SMB) request that contains a filename with a crafted length, aka "SMB Buffer Underflow Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =x64 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32249
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31647
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021049
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2814
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-063
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45560
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45561
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5787
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4038?
CVE-2008-4038 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4038?
To mitigate CVE-2008-4038, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2008-4038?
CVE-2008-4038 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-4038 enable?
CVE-2008-4038 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems via crafted Server Message Block (SMB) requests.
Is CVE-2008-4038 still a relevant threat today?
While CVE-2008-4038 primarily affects older, unsupported versions of Windows, any system still running these versions remains vulnerable to exploitation.
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