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7.2

Windows kernel lets a local user run any program

CVE-2008-1084 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The core part of Windows (2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008) has a weakness that could let someone who already has access to the computer run whatever software they choose. This could let an attacker take control of the machine or install malicious programs. Install the latest security updates from Microsoft to fix the problem.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft windows_2000 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_2003_server All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2008 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_vista All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_xp All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, through Vista SP1, and Server 2008 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown v...
Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, through Vista SP1, and Server 2008 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to improper input validation. NOTE: it was later reported that one affected function is NtUserFnOUTSTRING in win32k.sys.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.2 High
Exploitation
7% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published8 Apr 2008
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-1084 · NVD
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