CVE-2008-7211: CreativeLabs es1371mp.sys 5.1.3612.0 WDM audio driver, as used in Ensoniq PCI 1371 sound cards and when runnin

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MEDIUM 6.9MITIGATE

CVE-2008-7211 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting ensoniq pci es1371 wdm driver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CreativeLabs es1371mp.sys 5.1.3612.0 WDM audio driver, as used in Ensoniq PCI 1371 sound cards and when running on Windows Vista, does not create a Functional Device Object (FDO) to prevent user-moade access to the Physical Device Object (PDO), which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a crafted IRP request that dereferences a NULL FsContext pointer.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-09-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: soundblaster

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-11 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 5.1.3612.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.1.3612.0

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Creative Ensoniq PCI ES1371 WDM Driver 5.1.3612 - Local Privilege Escalation

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-7211?

ensoniq pci es1371 wdm driver: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-7211 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7211 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-7211 affect?

CVE-2008-7211 affects ensoniq pci es1371 wdm driver. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). CreativeLabs es1371mp.sys 5.1.3612.0 WDM audio driver, as used in Ensoniq PCI 1371 sound cards and when running on Windows Vista, does not create a Functional Device Object (FDO) to prevent user-moade access to the Physical Device Object (P

How urgent is CVE-2008-7211?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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