CVE-2008-4127

Name: CVE-2008-4127
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-18T17:59:33.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4127 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Gold 7.0.5730 and 8 Beta 8.0.6001 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failure of subsequent image rendering) via a crafted PNG file, related to an infinite loop in the CDwnTaskExec::ThreadExec function.. EPSS estimates a 16.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Gold 7.0.5730 and 8 Beta 8.0.6001 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failure of subsequent image rendering) via a crafted PNG file, related to an infinite loop in the CDwnTaskExec::ThreadExec function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.35%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7.0.5730	Unknown
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8.0.6001	Beta

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4127?

How severe is CVE-2008-4127?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4127 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4127?

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Source: NVD / NIST