CVE-2008-0671

CVE-2008-0671 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tintin Tintin++ with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the add_line_buffer function in TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long chat message, related to conversion from LF to CRLF.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0671?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the add_line_buffer function in TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long chat message, related to conversion from LF to CRLF.
How severe is CVE-2008-0671?
CVE-2008-0671 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0671 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0671?
CVE-2008-0671 primarily affects Tintin Tintin++. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0671?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0671 published?
CVE-2008-0671 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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