# CVE-2008-0951: Microsoft Windows Vista does not properly enforce the NoDriveTypeAutoRun registry value, which allows user-assisted remote attackers, and po

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-03-24 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Microsoft Windows Vista does not properly enforce the NoDriveTypeAutoRun registry value, which allows user-assisted remote attackers, and possibly physically proximate attackers, to execute arbitrary code by inserting a (1) CD-ROM device or (2) U3-enabled USB device containing a filesystem with an Autorun.inf file, and possibly other vectors related to (a) AutoRun and (b) AutoPlay actions.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41349
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28360
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/889747
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020446
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-038
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0954/references
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29458

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