CVE-2008-4250β€”Microsoft Windows Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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2026-05-20 Β· last modified May 20, 2026

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2008-4250
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2026-05-20
Due Date:
2026-06-03
Last Updated:
May 20, 2026

Vulnerability Name

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

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.

Additional Notes

  • https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-067
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4250

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