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CVE-2008-1456

9.0 · HIGH

Array index vulnerability in the Event System in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote authenticated users to execut…

Published Aug 13, 2008microsoftCWE-20EPSS 28.02%

Overview

CVE-2008-1456 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows-nt. It was published on August 13, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Array index vulnerability in the Event System in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted event subscription request that is used to access an array of function pointers.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows-nt 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

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/31417Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/30586Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020677Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2353Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-049Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5630Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/31417

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1456?

CVE-2008-1456 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows-nt. It was published on August 13, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1456?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1456?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows-nt 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-2008-1456?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1456 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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