How severe is CVE-2008-1435?

CVE-2008-1435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1435?

CVE-2008-1435 primarily affects Microsoft Windows-nt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1435?

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-2008-1435 published?

CVE-2008-1435 was published on 2008-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1435

CVE-2008-1435 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows-nt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Windows-nt
Published: 2008-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows Vista up to SP1, and Server 2008, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted saved-search (.search-ms) files that are not properly handled when saving, aka "Windows Saved Search Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1435?: Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows Vista up to SP1, and Server 2008, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted saved-search (.search-ms) files that are not properly handled when saving, aka "Windows Saved Search Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-1435?: CVE-2008-1435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1435?: CVE-2008-1435 primarily affects Microsoft Windows-nt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1435?: 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-2008-1435 published?: CVE-2008-1435 was published on 2008-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows-nt:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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