# CVE-2009-1808: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by making an SPI\_SETDESKWALLPAPER SystemParametersIn

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2009-05-28 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.ragestorm.net/blogs/?p=78
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50903
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35120
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022330
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35323
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33012

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