CVE-2008-4250: Code Injection
First published: Thu Oct 23 2008(Updated: )
The Server service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, Server 2008, and 7 Pre-Beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC request that triggers the overflow during path canonicalization, as exploited in the wild by Gimmiv.A in October 2008, aka "Server Service Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/827267
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32326
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/1150
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021091
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31874
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-297A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-088A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2902
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122703006921213&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46040
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7132
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7104
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6841
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6824
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6093
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497816/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497808/100/0/threaded
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-067
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4250?
CVE-2008-4250 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4250?
To mitigate CVE-2008-4250, users should apply the latest security updates and patches from Microsoft.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4250?
CVE-2008-4250 affects Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, XP SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, Server 2008, and Windows 7 Pre-Beta.
Can CVE-2008-4250 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-4250 can be exploited remotely through a crafted RPC request.
What types of attacks can CVE-2008-4250 facilitate?
CVE-2008-4250 can facilitate arbitrary code execution attacks, allowing attackers to gain control over the affected system.
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