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CVE-2008-2250

7.2 · HIGH

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate window properties sent from a parent window to a ch…

Published Oct 15, 2008microsoftCWE-264EPSS 1.64%

Overview

CVE-2008-2250 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on October 15, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate window properties sent from a parent window to a child window during creation of a new window, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Window Creation Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 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=122479227205998&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/32247Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31651Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021046Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2812Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-061Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45541Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45544Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5902

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2250?

CVE-2008-2250 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on October 15, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-2250?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-2250?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 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-2008-2250?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2250 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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