CVE-2008-3008
CVE-2008-3008 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Encoder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 55% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 55% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Encoder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the WMEncProfileManager ActiveX control in wmex.dll in Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 Series allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the GetDetailsString method, aka "Windows Media Encoder Buffer Overrun Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3008?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the WMEncProfileManager ActiveX control in wmex.dll in Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 Series allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the GetDetailsString method, aka "Windows Media Encoder Buffer Overrun Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2008-3008?
- CVE-2008-3008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3008 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 55% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3008?
- CVE-2008-3008 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Encoder. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3008?
- 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-2008-3008 published?
- CVE-2008-3008 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122235754013992&w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/996227
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31065
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020832
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-253A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2521
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-053
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6018
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6454
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_encoder:9_series:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:-:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:-:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
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