HIGH · 9.3

CVE-2008-1435

Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows Vista up to SP1, and Server 2008, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted saved-search (.search-ms) files that are not properl...

Vulnerability Description

Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows Vista up to SP1, and Server 2008, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted saved-search (.search-ms) files that are not properly handled when saving, aka "Windows Saved Search Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

9.3

HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows-Nt2008
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-1435?

CVE-2008-1435 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows Vista up to SP1, and Server 2008, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted saved-search (.search-ms) files that are not properl...

How severe is CVE-2008-1435?

CVE-2008-1435 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-2008-1435?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows-Nt, Microsoft Windows Vista.