(MS08-067) Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (958644)
Publish date: April 04, 2012
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-4250
Advisory Date: APR 04, 2012
DESCRIPTION
This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Server service. This vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an affected system received a specially-crafted RPC request.
This vulnerability may be used by malicious users in the crafting of a wormable exploit. It is recommended to observe firewall best practices and standard default firewall configurations to protect network resources from attacks exploiting this vulnerability.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro clients using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) may refer to the table below for the pattern filter identifier(s):
| Microsoft Bulletin ID | Vulnerability ID | Identifier & Title | IDF First Pattern Version | IDF First Pattern Release Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS08-067 | CVE-2008-4250 | 1002975 - Server Service Vulnerability (wkssvc) | ||
| MS08-067 | CVE-2008-4250 | 1003080 - Server Service Vulnerability (srvsvc) |
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Microsoft 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
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