CVE-2008-4250
Microsoft Windows Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
98.8%
p100
KEV
YES
May 20, 2026
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Added to KEV
May 20, 2026
Remediate by
Jun 3, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
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.
Required 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.
Notes
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-067 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4250