How severe is CVE-2009-1808?

CVE-2009-1808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1808?

CVE-2009-1808 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Xp. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1808?

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

When was CVE-2009-1808 published?

CVE-2009-1808 was published on 2009-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1808

CVE-2009-1808 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
Published: 2009-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by making an SPI_SETDESKWALLPAPER SystemParametersInfo call with an improperly terminated pvParam argument, followed by an SPI_GETDESKWALLPAPER SystemParametersInfo call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1808?: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by making an SPI_SETDESKWALLPAPER SystemParametersInfo call with an improperly terminated pvParam argument, followed by an SPI_GETDESKWALLPAPER SystemParametersInfo call.
How severe is CVE-2009-1808?: CVE-2009-1808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1808?: CVE-2009-1808 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Xp. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1808 published?: CVE-2009-1808 was published on 2009-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:media_center:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:professional:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:x64:*:*:*:*:*

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