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CVE-2008-1087

HighPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in GDI in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to execute...

Published: Apr 8, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Apr 14, 2008

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

56.6%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in GDI in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an EMF image file with crafted filename parameters, aka "GDI Stack Overflow Vulnerability."

Sources

Microsoft Windows - GDI Image Parsing Stack Overflow (MS08-021)Exploit
Lamhtz · windows · Apr 14, 2008
Microsoft Windows - GDI (EMR_COLORMATCHTOTARGETW) (MS08-021)Exploit
Ac!dDrop · windows · Oct 2, 2008

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