CVE-2008-4250: Microsoft Windows Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Published Oct 23, 2008
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Updated

Microsoft Windows contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Server Service that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC request that triggers an overflow during path canonicalization.

Other sources

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."

Affected Software

19 affected components
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 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the affected products (Microsoft Windows 2000; Microsoft Windows Server; Microsoft Windows Vista; Microsoft Windows XP) if vendor mitigations are unavailable.

  2. Compensating control

    Follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services.

Event History

Oct 23, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 20, 2026
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4250?

CVE-2008-4250 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4250?

To mitigate CVE-2008-4250, users should apply the latest security updates and patches from Microsoft.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2008-4250 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-4250 can be exploited remotely through a crafted RPC request.

5

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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