Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a remote code execution flaw in the Windows Server service. An attacker could send a crafted RPC request and run code without authentication or user interaction. It was exploited in the wild in 2008 and is listed by CISA as known exploited, so any remaining affected legacy Windows system is high-risk. Exposure is most likely in legacy Windows estates, forgotten embedded or operational systems, old lab networks, and internet- or LAN-reachable SMB/RPC services. The bundle does not identify modern supported Windows versions as affected. Treat this as urgent for any environment that still runs the named legacy Windows versions. The vulnerability is old, severe, remotely exploitable, and known exploited; unmanaged legacy hosts could enable full system compromise. Mitigation focus: Apply the Microsoft MS08-067 security update where applicable.; Check current Microsoft or vendor guidance for unsupported systems.; Retire, replace, or isolate affected legacy Windows hosts..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
The CVE record was published.
- Added to KEVCISA-ADP
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities metadata lists this CVE as known exploited.
- ADP timelineCISA-ADP
CVE-2008-4250 added to CISA KEV
- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z: CVE-2008-4250 added to CISA KEV
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 7132CVE reference, microsoft · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 6841CVE reference, microsoft · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- MS08-067CVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- 6824CVE reference, microsoft · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- win-server-rpc-code-execution(46040)CVE reference, microsoft · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 7104CVE reference, microsoft · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6093CVE reference, microsoft · vdb-entry, signature
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2008-4250CVE reference, CISA-ADP · government-resource
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.