Vulnerability Description
The (1) VBScript (VBScript.dll) and (2) JScript (JScript.dll) scripting engines 5.1 and 5.6, as used in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, do not properly decode script, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120845064910729&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29712Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28551Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019799
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1146/referencesVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120845064910729&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29712Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28551Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019799
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1146/referencesVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-02
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0083?
CVE-2008-0083 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The (1) VBScript (VBScript.dll) and (2) JScript (JScript.dll) scripting engines 5.1 and 5.6, as used in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, do not properly decode script, ...
How severe is CVE-2008-0083?
CVE-2008-0083 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0083?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.