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CVE-2009-1808

UnknownEPSS 2.83%

Last modified

CVE-2009-1808 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by making an SPI_SETDESKWALLPAPER SystemParametersInfo call with an improperly terminated pvParam argument, followed by an SPI_GETDESKWALLPAPER SystemParametersInfo call.. EPSS estimates a 2.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by making an SPI_SETDESKWALLPAPER SystemParametersInfo call with an improperly terminated pvParam argument, followed by an SPI_GETDESKWALLPAPER SystemParametersInfo call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.83%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1808?
Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by making an SPI_SETDESKWALLPAPER SystemParametersInfo call with an improperly terminated pvParam argument, followed by an SPI_GETDESKWALLPAPER SystemParametersInfo call.
How severe is CVE-2009-1808?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1808 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1808?
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