How severe is CVE-2008-6819?

CVE-2008-6819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6819 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6819?

CVE-2008-6819 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6819?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-6819 published?

CVE-2008-6819 was published on 2009-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6819

CVE-2008-6819 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Published: 2009-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Vista allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via vectors related to CreateWindow, TranslateMessage, and DispatchMessage, possibly a race condition between threads, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1084. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6819?: win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Vista allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via vectors related to CreateWindow, TranslateMessage, and DispatchMessage, possibly a race condition between threads, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1084. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-6819?: CVE-2008-6819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6819 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6819?: CVE-2008-6819 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6819?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6819 published?: CVE-2008-6819 was published on 2009-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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