CVE-2008-7211

CVE-2008-7211 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Soundblaster Ensoniq Pci Es1371 Wdm Driver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

CreativeLabs es1371mp.sys 5.1.3612.0 WDM audio driver, as used in Ensoniq PCI 1371 sound cards and when running on Windows Vista, does not create a Functional Device Object (FDO) to prevent user-moade access to the Physical Device Object (PDO), which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a crafted IRP request that dereferences a NULL FsContext pointer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7211?
CreativeLabs es1371mp.sys 5.1.3612.0 WDM audio driver, as used in Ensoniq PCI 1371 sound cards and when running on Windows Vista, does not create a Functional Device Object (FDO) to prevent user-moade access to the Physical Device Object (PDO), which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a crafted IRP request that dereferences a NULL FsContext pointer.
How severe is CVE-2008-7211?
CVE-2008-7211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7211 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7211?
CVE-2008-7211 affects Soundblaster Ensoniq Pci Es1371 Wdm Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7211?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7211 published?
CVE-2008-7211 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)