CVE-2008-2252

Name: CVE-2008-2252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-15T00:12:15.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2252 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 parameters sent from user mode to the kernel, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.90% 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 parameters sent from user mode to the kernel, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.90%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	—

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32247Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31652Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021046Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2812Broken Link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-061Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45543VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45544VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6045Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32247Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31652Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021046Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2812Broken Link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-061Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45543VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45544VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6045Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2252?

How severe is CVE-2008-2252?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2252 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2252?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-2252?

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Source: NVD / NIST