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CVE-2008-5044

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

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CVE-2008-5044 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Vista allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via a multi-threaded application that makes many calls to UnhookWindowsHookEx while certain other desktop activity is occurring.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Vista allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via a multi-threaded application that makes many calls to UnhookWindowsHookEx while certain other desktop activity is occurring.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versions
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5044?
Race condition in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Vista allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via a multi-threaded application that makes many calls to UnhookWindowsHookEx while certain other desktop activity is occurring.
How severe is CVE-2008-5044?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5044 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5044?
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