Event System Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2008-1457

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Xp
Windows 2000
Windows Vista
Windows-nt
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2008

Summary

The Event System component in several Microsoft Windows versions does not adequately verify per-user event subscription requests. This oversight may enable remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over affected systems. As a result, systems running Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP1/SP2, and Windows Vista Gold/SP1, along with Windows Server 2008, are at risk. It is crucial for users to be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to secure their systems.

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2353
vdb-entryx_refsource_VUPEN
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.html
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020677
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

51% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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