CVE-2008-6819: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-6819: win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Vista allows local users to cause a denial of service (syst...

win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Vista allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via vectors related to CreateWindow, TranslateMessage, and DispatchMessage, possibly a race condition between threads, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1084. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 19:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local Windows crash issue affecting Windows Server 2003 and Windows Vista. A user already able to run code locally could trigger a system crash through window-message handling. The main business concern is availability on legacy systems, not remote compromise based on the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still operating Windows Server 2003 or Windows Vista with local user access available. Modern Windows versions are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-system availability risk. It should not outrank actively exploited remote vulnerabilities, but any remaining Windows Server 2003 or Vista system deserves remediation or isolation because the platforms are obsolete. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire remaining Windows Server 2003 and Vista systems.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for historical fixes or support status.; Restrict local interactive and untrusted code execution on legacy hosts..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 1, 2009, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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