CVE-2008-2250 json
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 va…
published 2008-10-15 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2247
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.6%
- EPSS 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 76%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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."
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/31651 patch
- secunia.com/advisories/32247 advisory
Exploit prediction
1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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secunia.com
/advisories/32247
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31651
vdb-entry, patch
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
vendor-advisory
-
docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-061
vendor-advisory
-
oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5902
vdb-entry, signature
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45541
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45544
vdb-entry
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2812
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1021046
vdb-entry
-
us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2250
- NVD CVE-2008-2250
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