Vulnerability Description
The WINS service on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, does not properly validate data structures in WINS network packets, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted packet, aka "Memory Overwrite Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30584Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020228Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29588ExploitPatch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1781
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30584Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020228Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29588ExploitPatch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1781
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1451?
CVE-2008-1451 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The WINS service on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, does not properly validate data structures in WINS network packets, which allows local users to gain privileges via a craft...
How severe is CVE-2008-1451?
CVE-2008-1451 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-2008-1451?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server.