CVE-2008-2246: microsoft windows_vista
CVSS: 7.8v2.0HighModified
Published 13-08-2008Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2008-2246 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in microsoft windows_vista. EPSS estimates a 32.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
32.06%
0%100%
High · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-08-2008PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft Windows Vista through SP1 and Server 2008 do not properly import the default IPsec policy from a Windows Server 2003 domain to a Windows Server 2008 domain, which prevents IPsec rules from being enforced and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
32.06%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 32.06% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score32.06%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft2 products
- windows_vistana
- windows-nt2008
1 vendor · 2 products
References
8 links- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6060VDB EntrySignatureX Refsource OVAL
- www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryX Refsource CERTUS Government Resource
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-047Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource MS