How severe is CVE-2008-0011?

CVE-2008-0011 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0011 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0011?

CVE-2008-0011 primarily affects Microsoft Directx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0011?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0011 published?

CVE-2008-0011 was published on 2008-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0011

CVE-2008-0011 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Directx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Directx
Published: 2008-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft DirectX 8.1 through 9.0c, and DirectX on Microsoft XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008, does not properly perform MJPEG error checking, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MJPEG stream in a (1) AVI or (2) ASF file, aka the "MJPEG Decoder Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0011?: Microsoft DirectX 8.1 through 9.0c, and DirectX on Microsoft XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008, does not properly perform MJPEG error checking, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MJPEG stream in a (1) AVI or (2) ASF file, aka the "MJPEG Decoder Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-0011?: CVE-2008-0011 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0011 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0011?: CVE-2008-0011 primarily affects Microsoft Directx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0011?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0011 published?: CVE-2008-0011 was published on 2008-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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