CVE-2008-0011

Name: CVE-2008-0011
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-12T02:32:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 31.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0011 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft DirectX 8.1 through 9.0c, and DirectX on Microsoft XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008, does not properly perform MJPEG error checking, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MJPEG stream in a (1) AVI or (2) ASF file, aka the "MJPEG Decoder Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 31.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft DirectX 8.1 through 9.0c, and DirectX on Microsoft XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008, does not properly perform MJPEG error checking, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MJPEG stream in a (1) AVI or (2) ASF file, aka the "MJPEG Decoder Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

31.59%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Directx	9.0
Microsoft	Directx	7.0
Microsoft	Directx	8.1
Microsoft	Directx	10.0

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121380194923597&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/30579Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020222Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29581Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1780Broken Link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-033
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5236
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121380194923597&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/30579Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020222Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29581Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1780Broken Link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-033
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5236

Timeline

Published: Jun 12, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0011?

How severe is CVE-2008-0011?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0011 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 31.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0011?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST