2008-1454 | Microsoft Windows DNS Remote Code Execution (MS08-037 / BID-30132)

By Max On Aug 1, 2021

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4/Server 2003 SP2/Server 2008 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component DNS. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-524. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 07/08/2008 as MS08-037 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is available at microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-1454 since 03/21/2008. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72834 , which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch MS08-037 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 6267.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 30132), X-Force (43336), Vulnerability Center (SBV-18761) and Tenable (72834). Additional details are provided at us-cert.gov. The entry 3814 is pretty similar.

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Class: Unknown
CWE: CWE-524
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 72834
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OpenVAS ID: 900005
OpenVAS Name: Vulnerabilities in DNS Could Allow Spoofing (953230)
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Active APT Groups: 🔍Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: microsoft.com
Patch: MS08-037
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08/01/2021 +2329 days 🔍Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows