CVE-2008-1718 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in KeyView allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted email attachment in IBM Lotus Notes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1718?
CVE-2008-1718 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes, published on 10 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1718?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Autonomy Keyview, Ibm Lotus Notes.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1718?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1718 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-1718 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1718 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Lotus Notes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ccm6-44p7-37q9.