Vulnerability Description
Race condition in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Vista allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via a multi-threaded application that makes many calls to UnhookWindowsHookEx while certain other desktop activity is occurring.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://killprog.com/whk.zipExploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4576
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498165/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32206Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46506
- http://killprog.com/whk.zipExploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4576
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498165/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32206Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46506
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5044?
CVE-2008-5044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Race condition in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Vista allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via a multi-threaded application that makes many calls to UnhookWindowsHookEx ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5044?
CVE-2008-5044 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5044?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista.