How severe is CVE-2008-6194?

CVE-2008-6194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6194?

CVE-2008-6194 affects Microsoft Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6194?

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-2008-6194 published?

CVE-2008-6194 was published on 2009-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6194

CVE-2008-6194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Microsoft Windows
Published: 2009-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Memory leak in the DNS server in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via DNS packets. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2007-3898.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6194?: Memory leak in the DNS server in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via DNS packets. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2007-3898.
How severe is CVE-2008-6194?: CVE-2008-6194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6194?: CVE-2008-6194 affects Microsoft Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6194?: 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-2008-6194 published?: CVE-2008-6194 was published on 2009-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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