CVE-2008-0951 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 24 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by inserting malicious media, bypassing AutoRun restrictions in Windows Vista.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-0951?

CVE-2008-0951 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista, published on 24 Mar 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0951?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Windows Vista.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0951?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0951 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-0951 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0951 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows Vista vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qpfx-f2pv-5c24.