CVE-2008-2246 describes a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista (through SP1) and Server 2008 where IPsec policies are not correctly imported from Windows Server 2003 domains. This flaw prevents IPsec rules from being enforced, allowing remote attackers to bypass intended network access restrictions. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity and no authentication required, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified, and community discussion is minimal, its high FAUCET Risk Score of 97/100 indicates significant potential impact if exploited.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2008CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows-nt:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
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