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CVE-2008-1456

UnknownEPSS 28.02%

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CVE-2008-1456 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Array index vulnerability in the Event System in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted event subscription request that is used to access an array of function pointers.. EPSS estimates a 28.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Array index vulnerability in the Event System in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted event subscription request that is used to access an array of function pointers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
28.02%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows-Nt2008—
MicrosoftWindows-Ntvista—
MicrosoftWindows-NtxpSp3
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4
MicrosoftWindows 2003 ServerAll versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp2

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1456?
Array index vulnerability in the Event System in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted event subscription request that is used to access an array of function pointers.
How severe is CVE-2008-1456?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1456 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 28.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1456?
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