CVE-2008-2160
CVE-2008-2160 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th 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: 18% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the JPEG (GDI+) and GIF image processing in Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) JPEG and (2) GIF images.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2160?
- Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the JPEG (GDI+) and GIF image processing in Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) JPEG and (2) GIF images.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2160?
- CVE-2008-2160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2160 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2160?
- CVE-2008-2160 affects Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2160?
- 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-2008-2160 published?
- CVE-2008-2160 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30197
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948812
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29147
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020007
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1469/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42334
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_embedded_compact:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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