How severe is CVE-2008-1140?

CVE-2008-1140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1140 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1140?

CVE-2008-1140 affects Deslock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1140?

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-2008-1140 published?

CVE-2008-1140 was published on 2008-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1140

CVE-2008-1140 is a high-severity vulnerability in Deslock with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Deslock
Published: 2008-03-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DLMFDISK.sys 1.2.0.27 in DESlock+ 3.2.6 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a certain DLKFDISK_IOCTL request to \\.\DLKFDisk_Control that overwrites a data structure associated with a mounted pseudo-filesystem, aka the "ring0 SYSTEM" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1140?: DLMFDISK.sys 1.2.0.27 in DESlock+ 3.2.6 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a certain DLKFDISK_IOCTL request to \\.\DLKFDisk_Control that overwrites a data structure associated with a mounted pseudo-filesystem, aka the "ring0 SYSTEM" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2008-1140?: CVE-2008-1140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1140 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1140?: CVE-2008-1140 affects Deslock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1140?: 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-2008-1140 published?: CVE-2008-1140 was published on 2008-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:deslock:deslock:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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