CVE-2008-4250 — Actively Exploited: Windows (Microsoft)
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.
| CVE ID | CVE-2008-4250 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Vulnerability name | Microsoft Windows Buffer Overflow Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2026-05-20 |
| Remediation due | 2026-06-03 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required 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. |
| 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. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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