CVE-2008-1965 describes an argument injection vulnerability in the cai: URI handler within IBM Lotus Expeditor Client for Desktop (versions 6.1.1 and 6.1.2), also impacting Lotus Symphony. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting a "-launcher" option through a specially crafted cai: URI, for example, referencing a UNC share. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA KEV, public exploit code exists (EDB-31706), yet there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_expeditor_client:6.1.1:*:desktop:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_expeditor_client:6.1.2:*:desktop:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_symphany:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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