Vulnerability Description
afd.sys in the Ancillary Function Driver (AFD) component in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 does not properly validate input sent from user mode to the kernel, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated using crafted pointers and lengths that bypass intended ProbeForRead and ProbeForWrite restrictions, aka "AFD Kernel Overwrite Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/swi/archive/2008/10/14/ms08-066-how-to-correctly-valida
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32261PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497375/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31673Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021053
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2817
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-06
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45578
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45582
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6757
- http://blogs.technet.com/swi/archive/2008/10/14/ms08-066-how-to-correctly-valida
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3464?
CVE-2008-3464 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). afd.sys in the Ancillary Function Driver (AFD) component in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 does not properly validate input sent from user mode to the kernel, whi...
How severe is CVE-2008-3464?
CVE-2008-3464 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-2008-3464?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.