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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.801483
Category:Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Title:Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (959349)
Summary:This host is missing a critical security update according to; Microsoft Bulletin MS08-075.
Description:Summary:
This host is missing a critical security update according to
Microsoft Bulletin MS08-075.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaws are due to

- an error in Windows Explorer that does not correctly free memory when
saving Windows Search files.

- an error in Windows Explorer that does not correctly interpret
parameters when parsing the search-ms protocol.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will let the remote attackers attackers to execute
arbitrary code.

Affected Software/OS:
- Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and prior

- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 1 and prior

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.

CVSS Score:
8.5

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2008-4268
Cert/CC Advisory: TA08-344A
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.html
Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS08-075
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-075
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5853
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021366
http://secunia.com/advisories/33053
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3387
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2008-4269
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6110
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