CVE-2008-4323: Medium severity microsoft windows xp vulnerability
Published Sep 29, 2008
·Updated
Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .ZIP file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3-unknown
Event History
Sep 29, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4323?
CVE-2008-4323 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-4323?
There is no official patch for CVE-2008-4323, so it is recommended to avoid opening suspicious .ZIP files.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2008-4323?
CVE-2008-4323 specifically affects Microsoft Windows XP SP3.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2008-4323 enable?
CVE-2008-4323 enables a user-assisted denial of service attack that can crash the Windows Explorer application.
5
Can CVE-2008-4323 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-4323 cannot be exploited remotely and requires user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.