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CVE-2008-1440

7.1 · HIGH

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, does not properly validate the option length field in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) packets, which allows remote attackers to caus…

Published Jun 12, 2008microsoftCWE-1284EPSS 22.59%

Overview

CVE-2008-1440 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2003. It was published on June 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, does not properly validate the option length field in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) via a crafted PGM packet, aka the "PGM Invalid Length Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2003 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/30587Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1020230Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29508Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1783Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-036Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5473Refsecunia.com/advisories/30587Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1020230Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29508

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1440?

CVE-2008-1440 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2003. It was published on June 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1440?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1440?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2003 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-2008-1440?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1440 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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