Vulnerability Description
win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Vista allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via vectors related to CreateWindow, TranslateMessage, and DispatchMessage, possibly a race condition between threads, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1084. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugtraq.ru/cgi-bin/forum.mcgi?type=sb&b=2&m=152274Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35121Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/data/vulnerabilities/exploits/35121.cExploit
- http://bugtraq.ru/cgi-bin/forum.mcgi?type=sb&b=2&m=152274Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35121Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/data/vulnerabilities/exploits/35121.cExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6819?
CVE-2008-6819 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Vista allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via vectors related to CreateWindow, TranslateMessage, and DispatchMessage, possibl...
How severe is CVE-2008-6819?
CVE-2008-6819 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6819?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Vista.