CVE-2008-0084
CVE-2008-0084 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 78% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Vista
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the TCP/IP support in Microsoft Windows Vista allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service (hang and restart) via a crafted DHCP packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0084?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the TCP/IP support in Microsoft Windows Vista allows remote DHCP servers to cause a denial of service (hang and restart) via a crafted DHCP packet.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0084?
- CVE-2008-0084 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0084 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0084?
- CVE-2008-0084 affects Microsoft Windows Vista. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0084?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0084 published?
- CVE-2008-0084 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28828
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27634
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019383
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0506/references
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-004
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5240
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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