Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, through Vista SP1, and Server 2008 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to improper input validation. NOTE: it was later reported that one affected function is NtUserFnOUTSTRING in win32k.sys.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120845064910729&w=2
- http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-ms08-25-exploit.zip
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29720Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28554ExploitPatch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019803
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1149/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
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5518
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120845064910729&w=2
- http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-ms08-25-exploit.zip
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29720Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28554ExploitPatch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019803
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1084?
CVE-2008-1084 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, through Vista SP1, and Server 2008 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vect...
How severe is CVE-2008-1084?
CVE-2008-1084 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1084?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.