CVE-2008-2250

high

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate window properties sent from a parent window to a child window during creation of a new window, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Window Creation Vulnerability."

References

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5902

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45544

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45541

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-061

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2812

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.html

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021046

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31651

http://secunia.com/advisories/32247

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2008-10-15

Updated: 2023-12-07

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High