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CVE-2008-4250

Microsoft Windows Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Server Service that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC request that triggers an overflow during path canonicalization.

Recommended action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 3 Jun 2026.

Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.