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CVE-2008-4268
The Windows Search component in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and...
Vulnerability 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."
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-075
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021366
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33053
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5853
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3387
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.html
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Vulnerable Versions:
Unknown
Timeline
Official Publish:
December 10th, 2008
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.