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CVE-2008-2250

UnknownEPSS 1.64%

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CVE-2008-2250 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.64%

73.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows Vistasp1—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp2

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2250?
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."
How severe is CVE-2008-2250?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2250 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2250?
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