In IE8 the zindex by default return "auto", but when zindex value has been set, the ASP.NET Menu control assumes a different value. To over come the white issue, just edit your stylesheet and enter z-index: 100 ; or for the sub menu or any class or ID that you are using to specify the dropdown menu.
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