gsd-2008-4268
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:22
Details
The Windows Search component in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and SP1 and Server 2008 does not properly free memory during a save operation for a Windows Search file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted saved-search file, aka "Windows Saved Search Vulnerability."
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Aliases
CVE-2008-4268


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      "lastModifiedDate": "2023-12-07T18:38Z",
      "publishedDate": "2008-12-10T14:00Z"
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