CVE-2008-0322

Name: CVE-2008-0322
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-05-13T20:20:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.60%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0322 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.60%

72.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions

References

http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=699Broken Link, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/30203Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29171Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020006Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1476/referencesPermissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42358Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=699Broken Link, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/30203Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29171Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020006Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1476/referencesPermissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42358Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0322?

How severe is CVE-2008-0322?

CVE-2008-0322 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0322?

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