Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Device IO Control in iphlpapi.dll in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and SP1 allows local users in the Network Configuration Operator group to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a large invalid PrefixLength to the CreateIpForwardEntry2 method, as demonstrated by a "route add" command. NOTE: this issue might not cross privilege boundaries.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32791Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4646Exploit
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021245Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498471/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498650/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32357Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46742
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32791Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4646Exploit
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021245Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498471/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498650/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32357Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46742
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5229?
CVE-2008-5229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Device IO Control in iphlpapi.dll in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and SP1 allows local users in the Network Configuration Operator group to gain privileges or ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5229?
CVE-2008-5229 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5229?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Vista.