CVE-2008-4269
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CVE-2008-4269 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The search-ms protocol handler in Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and SP1 and Server 2008 uses untrusted parameter data obtained from incorrect parsing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, aka "Windows Search Parsing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 20.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The search-ms protocol handler in Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and SP1 and Server 2008 uses untrusted parameter data obtained from incorrect parsing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, aka "Windows Search Parsing Vulnerability."
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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