Vulnerability Description
Buffer underflow in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Server Message Block (SMB) request that contains a filename with a crafted length, aka "SMB Buffer Underflow 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/32249PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31647Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021049
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2814
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-06
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45560
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45561
- 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/32249PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31647Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021049
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4038?
CVE-2008-4038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer underflow in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Server Message Bloc...
How severe is CVE-2008-4038?
CVE-2008-4038 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4038?
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.