Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows Vista through SP1 and Server 2008 do not properly import the default IPsec policy from a Windows Server 2003 domain to a Windows Server 2008 domain, which prevents IPsec rules from being enforced and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows-Nt | 2008 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31411PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30634Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020678
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2351
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31411PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30634Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020678
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2351
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2246?
CVE-2008-2246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Microsoft Windows Vista through SP1 and Server 2008 do not properly import the default IPsec policy from a Windows Server 2003 domain to a Windows Server 2008 domain, which prevents IPsec rules from b...
How severe is CVE-2008-2246?
CVE-2008-2246 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2246?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows-Nt, Microsoft Windows Vista.