CVE-2008-0951
HIGHEPSS 98th pctlDescription
Microsoft Windows Vista does not properly enforce the NoDriveTypeAutoRun registry value, which allows user-assisted remote attackers, and possibly physically proximate attackers, to execute arbitrary code by inserting a (1) CD-ROM device or (2) U3-enabled USB device containing a filesystem with an Autorun.inf file, and possibly other vectors related to (a) AutoRun and (b) AutoPlay actions.
CVSS v2 Vector
No CVSS vector data available.
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 98% of all known CVEs.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29458
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/889747
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28360
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020446
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0954/references
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-038
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41349
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