CVE-2008-4261: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 10 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6 SP1 on Windows 2000, and 6 on Windows XP and Server 2003 does not properly handle extraneous data associated with an object embedded in a web page, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted HTML tags that trigger memory corruption, aka "HTML Rendering Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Any of | ||
| 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 Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=761
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021371
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3385
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5829
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-073
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4261?
CVE-2008-4261 has a severity rating of critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4261?
To fix CVE-2008-4261, users should update their Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version available.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2008-4261?
CVE-2008-4261 affects Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 on multiple Windows operating systems.
Can CVE-2008-4261 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2008-4261 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data theft.
Is CVE-2008-4261 still a threat today?
While CVE-2008-4261 is an older vulnerability, it remains a concern for systems running unsupported versions of Internet Explorer.
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