| CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS08-049 | Vulnerabilities in Event System Could Allow Remote Code Execution (950974) | Microsoft Windows | Critical | 13-08-2008 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
A remote code execution vulnerability exists because the Microsoft Windows Event System does not correctly validate user subscriptions requests when created. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution.
Detailed Information on the risk:
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights.Further information on this exploit is available at : MS08-049
Affected Software
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
Windows Vista
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista x64 Edition
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1