How severe is CVE-2008-0322?

CVE-2008-0322 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2008-0322 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0322?

CVE-2008-0322 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0322?

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

When was CVE-2008-0322 published?

CVE-2008-0322 was published on 2008-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0322

CVE-2008-0322 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
Published: 2008-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The I2O Utility Filter driver (i2omgmt.sys) 5.1.2600.2180 for Microsoft Windows XP sets Everyone/Write permissions for the "\\.\I2OExc" device interface, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to overwrite arbitrary memory and execute code via an IOCTL call with a crafted DeviceObject pointer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0322?: The I2O Utility Filter driver (i2omgmt.sys) 5.1.2600.2180 for Microsoft Windows XP sets Everyone/Write permissions for the "\\.\I2OExc" device interface, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to overwrite arbitrary memory and execute code via an IOCTL call with a crafted DeviceObject pointer.
How severe is CVE-2008-0322?: CVE-2008-0322 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2008-0322 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0322?: CVE-2008-0322 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0322?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0322 published?: CVE-2008-0322 was published on 2008-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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