Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate window properties sent from a parent window to a child window during creation of a new window, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Window Creation Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32247PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31651Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021046
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2812
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-06
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45541
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45544
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32247PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31651Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021046
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2250?
CVE-2008-2250 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate window properties sent from a parent window to a child...
How severe is CVE-2008-2250?
CVE-2008-2250 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-2008-2250?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.