CVE-2008-2499 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the Community Services Multiplexer (StMux.exe) within IBM Lotus Sametime versions 7.5.1 CF1 and earlier, and 8.x before 8.0.1. This critical vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted URL. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available, including a Metasploit module and entries in ExploitDB, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation. Despite this, there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 7.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_sametime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 8.0, < 8.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_sametime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_sametime:7.5.1:cf1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
No social media mentions found for this CVE.
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.