Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server Service
CVE-2008-4250
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 23 October 2008
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What is CVE-2008-4250?
The Server service in various versions of Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted RPC request. This vulnerability occurs during path canonicalization, which leads to a buffer overflow. It has been exploited in the wild, highlighting its impact and urgency. Users are advised to apply security patches and stay updated to mitigate risks associated with this flaw.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
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EPSS Score
93% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved