Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2008-4268

8.5 · HIGH

The Windows Search component in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and SP1 and Server 2008 does not properly free memory during a save operation for a Windows Search file, which allows remote attackers t…

Published Dec 10, 2008microsoftCWE-399EPSS 20.68%

Overview

CVE-2008-4268 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2008. It was published on December 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Windows Search component in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and SP1 and Server 2008 does not properly free memory during a save operation for a Windows Search file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted saved-search file, aka "Windows Saved Search Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2008 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/33053Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021366Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3387Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-075Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5853Refsecunia.com/advisories/33053Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021366Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3387

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4268?

CVE-2008-4268 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2008. It was published on December 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-4268?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, 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-2008-4268?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2008 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-2008-4268?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4268 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.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2008

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999