What is the severity of CVE-2008-5232?

CVE-2008-5232 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5232?

To mitigate CVE-2008-5232, it is recommended to apply available security patches from Microsoft for affected versions of Windows NT and 2000.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-5232?

CVE-2008-5232 impacts systems running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000, particularly those using the Windows Media Services ActiveX control.

Can CVE-2008-5232 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-5232 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted arguments to the CallHTMLHelp method.

What types of attacks can CVE-2008-5232 enable?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-5232 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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CVE-2008-5232

critical

9.3

CWE

787 119

26/11/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-5232: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 26 2008(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the CallHTMLHelp method in the Microsoft Windows Media Services ActiveX control in nskey.dll 4.1.00.3917 in Windows Media Services on Microsoft Windows NT and 2000, and Avaya Media and Message Application servers, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5232?
CVE-2008-5232 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5232?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5232, it is recommended to apply available security patches from Microsoft for affected versions of Windows NT and 2000.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-5232?
CVE-2008-5232 impacts systems running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000, particularly those using the Windows Media Services ActiveX control.
Can CVE-2008-5232 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5232 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted arguments to the CallHTMLHelp method.
What types of attacks can CVE-2008-5232 enable?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-5232 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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