CVE-2008-1451: microsoft windows_2000 Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.2v2.0HighModified
Published 12-06-2008Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2008-1451 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in microsoft windows_2000. EPSS estimates a 4.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
4.14%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 12-06-2008PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The WINS service on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, does not properly validate data structures in WINS network packets, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted packet, aka "Memory Overwrite Vulnerability."
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
4.14%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
91%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 4.14% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score4.14%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (securityfocus.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft2 products
1 vendor · 2 products
References
7 links- www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.htmlThird Party AdvisoryX Refsource CERTUS Government Resource
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5582VDB EntrySignatureX Refsource OVAL
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-034Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource MS