CVE-2008-4268

High

Description

The Windows Search component in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and SP1 and Server 2008 does not properly free memory during a save operation for a Windows Search file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted saved-search file, aka "Windows Saved Search Vulnerability."

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.5

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Windows Server

PublishedDec 10, 2008

First seenDec 10, 2008

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-075

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft windows_server_2008	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_vista	No range specified	—

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