Summary
This Microsoft Windows host is prone to denial of service vulnerability.
The flaw is due to error in 'UnhookWindowsHookEx' function. This can be exploited to cause system hang.
Impact
Attackers may exploit this issue to deny service to legitimate users.
Impact Level: System
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore.
General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
For updates refer to http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/default.aspx
Affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 and prior.
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2008-5044 -
CVSS Base Score: 4.0
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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