CVE-2008-2249Windows 2000 Vulnerability
Integer overflow in GDI in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed header in a crafted WMF file, which triggers a buffer overflow, aka "GDI Integer…
Published Dec 10, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-2249 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Windows 2000 (Microsoft), Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft), Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 18, 2012. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
31%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
49/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 18, 2012
1408 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
Description
Integer overflow in GDI in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed header in a crafted WMF file, which triggers a buffer overflow, aka "GDI Integer Overflow Vulnerability."
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 18, 2012 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
17 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 2000Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows 2003 ServerMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows Server 2003Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows Server 2008Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows VistaMicrosoft | gold | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 10, 2008
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 18, 2012
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-189
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- other20081209 Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface Integer Overflow Vulnerability
- otherMS08-071
- otheroval:org.mitre.oval:def:5984
- other1021365
FAQ
Common Questions.
Integer overflow in GDI in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed header in a crafted WMF file, which triggers a buffer overflow, aka "GDI Integer Overflow Vulnerability."
Affected: Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft); Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 18, 2012.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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