CVE-2008-1444

Name: CVE-2008-1444
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-12T02:32:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 39.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1444 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX 7.0 and 8.1 on Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) file with crafted parameters for a Class Name variable, aka the "SAMI Format Parsing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 39.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX 7.0 and 8.1 on Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) file with crafted parameters for a Class Name variable, aka the "SAMI Format Parsing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

39.48%

98.4th 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	10.0
Microsoft	Directx	7.0
Microsoft	Directx	8.1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121380194923597&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/30579Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3937Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020223Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493250/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29578Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1780Broken Link
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-040/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-033
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5562
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121380194923597&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/30579Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3937Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020223Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493250/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29578Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1780Broken Link
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-040/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-033
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5562

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1444?

How severe is CVE-2008-1444?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1444 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1444?

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