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CVE-2008-2250

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate window proper…

Impact

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate window properties sent from a parent window to a child window during creation of a new window, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Window Creation Vulnerability."

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
MicrosoftWindows 2000
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Vista
All versions
Version sp1
MicrosoftWindows Xp
All versions

Weakness classification

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