SB2008102301 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2008-4250)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to buffer overflow during path canonicalization in Windows Server service. By sending a specially crafted RCP request, a remote attacker can cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of system account.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms08-067.aspx
• https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms06-040