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CVE-2008-1084

UnknownEPSS 6.75%

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CVE-2008-1084 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, through Vista SP1, and Server 2008 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to improper input validation. NOTE: it was later reported that one affected function is NtUserFnOUTSTRING in win32k.sys.. EPSS estimates a 6.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, through Vista SP1, and Server 2008 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to improper input validation. NOTE: it was later reported that one affected function is NtUserFnOUTSTRING in win32k.sys.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.75%

93.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4
MicrosoftWindows 2003 ServerAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1084?
Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, through Vista SP1, and Server 2008 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to improper input validation. NOTE: it was later reported that one affected function is NtUserFnOUTSTRING in win32k.sys.
How severe is CVE-2008-1084?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1084 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1084?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST