CRITICAL
CVE-2008-3009
CWE-255Published: December 10, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4, Windows Media Format Runtime 7.1 through 11, and Windows Media Services 4.1, 9, and 2008 do not properly use the Service Principal Name (SPN) identifier when validating replies to authentication requests, which allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that employ NTLM credential reflection, aka "SPN Vulnerability."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-3009 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Microsoft8 product(s)
windows media playerwindows 2000windows server 2003windows xpwindows media format runtimewindows media serviceswindows server 2008windows vista
Source: NVD CPE · 14 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (16)
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.htmlUS Government Resource
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.htmlUS Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-3009
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 10, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-3009 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.