How severe is CVE-2008-1453?

CVE-2008-1453 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1453 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1453?

CVE-2008-1453 primarily affects Microsoft Windows-nt. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1453?

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-2008-1453 published?

CVE-2008-1453 was published on 2008-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1453

CVE-2008-1453 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows-nt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Windows-nt
Published: 2008-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Bluetooth stack in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Vista Gold and SP1, allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large series of Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1453?: The Bluetooth stack in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Vista Gold and SP1, allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large series of Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) packets.
How severe is CVE-2008-1453?: CVE-2008-1453 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1453 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1453?: CVE-2008-1453 primarily affects Microsoft Windows-nt. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1453?: 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-2008-1453 published?: CVE-2008-1453 was published on 2008-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows-nt:xp:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*

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