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CVE-2008-1438

UnknownEPSS 12.94%

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CVE-2008-1438 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) 1.1.3520.0 and 0.1.13.192, as used in multiple Microsoft products, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (disk space exhaustion) via a file with "crafted data structures" that trigger the creation of large temporary files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1437.. EPSS estimates a 12.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) 1.1.3520.0 and 0.1.13.192, as used in multiple Microsoft products, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (disk space exhaustion) via a file with "crafted data structures" that trigger the creation of large temporary files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1437.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
12.94%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftAntigen For ExchangeAll versions
MicrosoftAntigen For Smtp GatewayAll versions
MicrosoftDiagnostics And Recovery Toolkit6.0
MicrosoftForefront Client SecurityAll versions
MicrosoftForefront Security For Exchange ServerAll versions
MicrosoftForefront Security For SharepointAll versions
MicrosoftMalware Protection Engine0.1.13.192
MicrosoftMalware Protection Engine1.1.3520.0
MicrosoftWindows DefenderAll versions
MicrosoftWindows Live OnecareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1438?
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) 1.1.3520.0 and 0.1.13.192, as used in multiple Microsoft products, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (disk space exhaustion) via a file with "crafted data structures" that trigger the creation of large temporary files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1437.
How severe is CVE-2008-1438?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1438 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1438?
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