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CVE-2008-0945

3.5 · LOW

Format string vulnerability in the logging function in the IM Server (aka IMserve or IMserver) in Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a de…

Published Feb 25, 2008ipswitchCWE-134EPSS 6.88%

Overview

CVE-2008-0945 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ipswitch imserver. It was published on February 25, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in the logging function in the IM Server (aka IMserve or IMserver) in Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via format string specifiers in an IP address field.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ipswitch. Update imserver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ipswitchimserver0Affected
ipswitchinstant_messaging0Affected

References

Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/ipsimene-adv.txtRefaluigi.org/poc/ipsimene.zipRefsecunia.com/advisories/28824Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3697Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487748/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27677Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/ipsimene-adv.txtRefaluigi.org/poc/ipsimene.zipRefsecunia.com/advisories/28824Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3697

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0945?

CVE-2008-0945 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ipswitch imserver. It was published on February 25, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-0945?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0945?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ipswitch. Update imserver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0945?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0945 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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