CVE-2008-2245

Name: CVE-2008-2245
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-08-13T00:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 46.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2245 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the InternalOpenColorProfile function in mscms.dll in Microsoft Windows Image Color Management System (MSCMS) in the Image Color Management (ICM) component on Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.. EPSS estimates a 46.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the InternalOpenColorProfile function in mscms.dll in Microsoft Windows Image Color Management System (MSCMS) in the Image Color Management (ICM) component on Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

46.14%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp2

References

http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=742
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/31385Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/309739Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30594Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020675
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2350Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-046
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5923
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6732
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=742
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/31385Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/309739Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30594Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020675
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2350Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-046
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5923
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6732

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2245?

How severe is CVE-2008-2245?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2245 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 46.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2245?

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