Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Microsoft Windows privilege escalation flaw. A person or process already able to run a local application could potentially gain higher system privileges. It is most relevant where legacy Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, or Server 2008 systems remain in service. Exposure is limited to legacy affected Windows releases: XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP1/SP2, Vista Gold/SP1, and Server 2008. It is not described as remotely reachable; it matters after local code execution or user-level access. Treat this as high priority only if affected legacy Windows systems still exist. It is not a direct internet-entry issue, but it can turn a limited breach into full host compromise on unpatched systems. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS08-064 security updates where the operating system is still supported.; Verify KB956841 or equivalent update status on affected Windows hosts.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Windows systems that cannot be patched..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.55.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS08-064CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- win-vad-privilege-escalation(45571)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5343CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- win-ms08kb956841-update(45572)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
Products and packages named in the record
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Integer Overflow or Wraparound
Integer Overflow or Wraparound represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.