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MS.Windows.Explorer.Shell.Remote.Code.Execution

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This indicates an attempt to exploit a remote code-execution vulnerability in Windows shell (shell32.dll) on Windows Vista.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take complete control of an affected system.

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Windows Vista
Windows Vista SP1
Windows Vista x64 Edition
Windows Vista x64 Edition SP1
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems

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System Compromise
Denial of Service

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch available at the vendor's web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-038.mspx.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 15706
Created Jul 08, 2008
Updated Nov 15, 2021
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2008-1435
Exploit Prediction Score 32.54%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App Other