CVE-2008-1446Internet Information Services Integer Overflow
Integer overflow in the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) ISAPI extension in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 through 7.0 on Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via…
Published Oct 14, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-1446 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.0 v2) affecting Internet Information Services (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 29, 2008. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Internet Information Services 7.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
46%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
60/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 29, 2008
15 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisorySSRT080143
- advisory32248
- advisorywin-ipp-service-code-execution(45545)
- advisorywin-ms08kb953155-update(45548)
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:5764
- advisoryVU#793233
Description
Integer overflow in the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) ISAPI extension in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 through 7.0 on Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP POST request that triggers an outbound IPP connection from a web server to a machine operated by the attacker, aka "Integer Overflow in IPP Service Vulnerability."
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 29, 2008 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Information ServicesMicrosoft | See advisory | 7.0 |
Patched Releases
Internet Information Services
7.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 14, 2008
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 29, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound
References
- advisorySSRT080143
- advisory32248
- advisorywin-ipp-service-code-execution(45545)
- advisorywin-ms08kb953155-update(45548)
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:5764
FAQ
Common Questions.
Integer overflow in the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) ISAPI extension in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 through 7.0 on Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP POST request that triggers an o…
Affected: Internet Information Services (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 29, 2008.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Internet Information Services 7.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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