What is the severity of CVE-2008-1718?

CVE-2008-1718 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1718?

To fix CVE-2008-1718, update to the latest version of IBM Lotus Notes or apply the appropriate patch provided by the vendor.

Which software is affected by CVE-2008-1718?

CVE-2008-1718 affects various versions of IBM Lotus Notes and Autonomy KeyView.

Can CVE-2008-1718 be exploited through email?

Yes, CVE-2008-1718 can be exploited through user-assisted remote attacks via crafted email attachments.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-1718?

CVE-2008-1718 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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CVE-2008-1718

critical

9.3

CWE

119

10/4/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1718: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 10 2008(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in mimesr.dll in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.0, might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail message with a crafted Text mail (MIME) attachment.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HP Autonomy KeyView IDOL
IBM Lotus Notes	=6.0
IBM Lotus Notes	=6.5
IBM Lotus Notes	=7.0
IBM Lotus Notes	=8.0
IBM Lotus Notes	=8.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1718?
CVE-2008-1718 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1718?
To fix CVE-2008-1718, update to the latest version of IBM Lotus Notes or apply the appropriate patch provided by the vendor.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-1718?
CVE-2008-1718 affects various versions of IBM Lotus Notes and Autonomy KeyView.
Can CVE-2008-1718 be exploited through email?
Yes, CVE-2008-1718 can be exploited through user-assisted remote attacks via crafted email attachments.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-1718?
CVE-2008-1718 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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