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CVE-2008-4268

HIGH · CVSS 8.5 EPSS 20.68%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-12-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5. It affects Microsoft, Windows. Its EPSS score suggests a 20.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2008-4268
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.5
EPSS
20.68%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

The Windows Search component in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and SP1 and Server 2008 does not properly free memory during a save operation for a Windows Search file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted saved-search file, aka "Windows Saved Search Vulnerability."