VulnerabilityALERT High

CVE-2008-4250: Microsoft Windows Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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.

Impact

CISA lists CVE-2008-4250 as known exploited in the wild for Microsoft Windows. Ransomware campaign use: Unknown. Federal remediation due date: 2026-06-03.

Recommended 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.

Published: 5/20/2026, 12:00:00 AMSource: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities CatalogTags: CVE-2008-4250, Microsoft, Windows, CISA KEV, CWE-94