How severe is CVE-2008-1457?

CVE-2008-1457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1457?

CVE-2008-1457 primarily affects Microsoft Windows-nt. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1457?

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-2008-1457 published?

CVE-2008-1457 was published on 2008-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1457

CVE-2008-1457 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows-nt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Windows-nt
Published: 2008-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Event System in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate per-user subscriptions, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted event subscription request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1457?: The Event System in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 does not properly validate per-user subscriptions, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted event subscription request.
How severe is CVE-2008-1457?: CVE-2008-1457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1457?: CVE-2008-1457 primarily affects Microsoft Windows-nt. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1457?: 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-2008-1457 published?: CVE-2008-1457 was published on 2008-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows-nt:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows-nt:vista:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows-nt:xp:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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