CVE-2008-1457

Name: CVE-2008-1457
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-08-13T12:42:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 36.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1457 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Event System in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate per-user subscriptions, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted event subscription request.. EPSS estimates a 36.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Event System in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate per-user subscriptions, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted event subscription request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

36.27%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows-Nt	2008	—
Microsoft	Windows-Nt	vista	—
Microsoft	Windows-Nt	xp	Sp3
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp2

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1457?

How severe is CVE-2008-1457?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1457 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 36.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1457?

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