CVE-2008-1451: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1451: The WINS service on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, does not properly validate dat...

The WINS service on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, does not properly validate data structures in WINS network packets, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted packet, aka "Memory Overwrite Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-1451 is a Microsoft WINS service flaw in Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows Server 2003 SP1/SP2. A malformed WINS network packet can corrupt memory and let a local user gain higher privileges. Business risk is concentrated in legacy systems still running WINS. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows Server 2003 SP1/SP2 systems where the WINS service is enabled. These platforms are obsolete, so any remaining instance should be treated as higher operational risk. Prioritize this during legacy infrastructure risk reduction. It is not supported by active exploitation evidence in the bundle, but affected operating systems are obsolete and privilege escalation on infrastructure services can increase breach impact. Mitigation focus: Identify systems still running Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows Server 2003 SP1/SP2.; Review and apply Microsoft MS08-034 guidance where applicable.; Disable or remove WINS where it is no longer required..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 12, 2008, 01:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5582CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS08-034CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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