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CVE-2008-0322

7.8 · HIGH

The I2O Utility Filter driver (i2omgmt.sys) 5.1.2600.2180 for Microsoft Windows XP sets Everyone/Write permissions for the "\\.\I2OExc" device interface, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Published May 13, 2008microsoftCWE-732EPSS 1.60%

Overview

CVE-2008-0322 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_xp. It was published on May 13, 2008 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The I2O Utility Filter driver (i2omgmt.sys) 5.1.2600.2180 for Microsoft Windows XP sets Everyone/Write permissions for the "\\.\I2OExc" device interface, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to overwrite arbitrary memory and execute code via an IOCTL call with a crafted DeviceObject pointer.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_xp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=699Refsecunia.com/advisories/30203Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29171Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020006Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1476/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42358Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=699Refsecunia.com/advisories/30203Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29171Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020006

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0322?

CVE-2008-0322 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_xp. It was published on May 13, 2008 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0322?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0322?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_xp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0322?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0322 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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