CWE
189
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0944

First published: Mon Feb 25 2008(Updated: )

Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and application crash) via a version field containing zero.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ipswitch Instant Messaging=2.0.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0944?

    CVE-2008-0944 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service by crashing the application.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0944?

    To fix CVE-2008-0944, update Ipswitch Instant Messaging to version 2.0.8.2 or later, which resolves the vulnerability.

  • What environments are affected by CVE-2008-0944?

    CVE-2008-0944 affects Ipswitch Instant Messaging versions 2.0.8.1 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2008-0944 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-0944 can be exploited remotely through a malicious version field containing zero.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0944?

    CVE-2008-0944 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

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