CVE Catalog

CVE-2008-0322

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The I2O Utility Filter driver (i2omgmt.sys) version 5.1.2600.2180 for Microsoft Windows XP sets Everyone/Write permissions for the "\.\I2OExc" device interface, allowing local users to gain elevated privileges.

Risk Assessment

Local users can exploit this vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary memory and execute code, posing a serious threat to system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the operating system to a newer version that does not contain this vulnerability and to restrict access to the device interface for unauthorized users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The I2O Utility Filter driver (i2omgmt.sys) 5.1.2600.2180 for Microsoft Windows XP sets Everyone/Write permissions for the "\\.\I2OExc" device interface, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to overwrite arbitrary memory and execute code via an IOCTL call with a crafted DeviceObject pointer.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS