CVE-2008-4268

Description

The Windows Search component in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and SP1 and Server 2008 does not properly free memory during a save operation for a Windows Search file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted saved-search file, aka "Windows Saved Search Vulnerability."

Category

8.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 54.07% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-075 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021366 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/33053 third party advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5853 signature vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3387 vdb entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.html third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4268?
CVE-2008-4268 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4268?
To fix CVE-2008-4268, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-4268 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-4268 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~54% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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