# CVE-2008-4268: The Windows Search component in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold and SP1 and Server 2008 does not properly free memory during a save operation f

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-12-10 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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."

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## References

- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-075
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021366
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33053
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5853
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3387
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.html

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