Microsoft Windows Explorer Saved Search Vulnerability( 09 July 2008 )

Last Update Date: 28 Jan 2011 Release Date: 9 Jul 2008 5120 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when saving a specially crafted search file within Windows Explorer. This operation causes Windows Explorer to exit and restart in an exploitable manner.

Impact

Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
Download locations for this patch

Windows Vista and Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista x64 Edition and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems

Vulnerability Identifier

CVE-2008-1435

Source

Microsoft
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