CVE-2008-2250
Published Oct 15, 2008 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
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."
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QFinch assessment
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."
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- SSRT080143 ↗
- 32247 ↗
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5902 ↗
- MS08-061 ↗
- win-kernel-window-privilege-escalation(45541) ↗
- win-ms08kb954211-update(45544) ↗
- ADV-2008-2812 ↗
- 31651 ↗
- 1021046 ↗
- TA08-288A ↗
Record history
Published Oct 15, 2008 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026