CVE-2008-4835: Code Injection

Published Jan 14, 2009

Updated

SMB in the Server service 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 malformed values of unspecified "fields inside the SMB packets" in an NT Trans2 request, related to "insufficiently validating the buffer size," aka "SMB Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Affected Software

16 affected components

Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Microsoft Windows Vista

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

Event History

Jan 14, 2009

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4835?

CVE-2008-4835 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4835?

To remediate CVE-2008-4835, install the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-4835?

CVE-2008-4835 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.

Can CVE-2008-4835 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-4835 can be exploited remotely through malformed SMB packets.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-4835?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-4835 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to gain control of the affected systems.