What is the severity of CVE-2008-1217?

CVE-2008-1217 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1217?

To fix CVE-2008-1217, update IBM Lotus Notes to the latest version, specifically to at least 7.0.2 or 8.0.1.

Which versions of IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2008-1217?

CVE-2008-1217 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions 6.5, 7.0.x before 7.0.2, and 8.0.x before 8.0.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1217?

CVE-2008-1217 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

Can CVE-2008-1217 be exploited through email?

Yes, CVE-2008-1217 can be exploited via a crafted email attachment sent over SMTP.

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CVE-2008-1217

critical

9.3

CWE

9/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1217: Code Injection

First published: Sun Mar 09 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in nlnotes.dll in the client in IBM Lotus Notes 6.5, 7.0.x before 7.0.2 CCH, and 8.0.x before 8.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted attachment in an e-mail message sent over SMTP, a variant of CVE-2007-6706.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Lotus Notes	=6.5
IBM Lotus Notes	=8.0.0
IBM Lotus Notes	=7.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1217?
CVE-2008-1217 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1217?
To fix CVE-2008-1217, update IBM Lotus Notes to the latest version, specifically to at least 7.0.2 or 8.0.1.
Which versions of IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2008-1217?
CVE-2008-1217 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions 6.5, 7.0.x before 7.0.2, and 8.0.x before 8.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1217?
CVE-2008-1217 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
Can CVE-2008-1217 be exploited through email?
Yes, CVE-2008-1217 can be exploited via a crafted email attachment sent over SMTP.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1217?
CVE-2008-1217 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1217?
To fix CVE-2008-1217, update IBM Lotus Notes to the latest version, specifically to at least 7.0.2 or 8.0.1.
Which versions of IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2008-1217?
CVE-2008-1217 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions 6.5, 7.0.x before 7.0.2, and 8.0.x before 8.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1217?
CVE-2008-1217 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
Can CVE-2008-1217 be exploited through email?
Yes, CVE-2008-1217 can be exploited via a crafted email attachment sent over SMTP.