Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35323
- http://www.ragestorm.net/blogs/?p=78Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35120Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022330
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50903
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35323
- http://www.ragestorm.net/blogs/?p=78Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35120Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022330
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50903
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1808?
CVE-2009-1808 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). 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, foll...
How severe is CVE-2009-1808?
CVE-2009-1808 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1808?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Xp.