How severe is CVE-2008-0871?

CVE-2008-0871 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0871 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0871?

CVE-2008-0871 affects Now Sms Mms Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0871?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0871 published?

CVE-2008-0871 was published on 2008-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0871

CVE-2008-0871 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Now Sms Mms Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 33% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Now Sms Mms Gateway
Published: 2008-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Now SMS/MMS Gateway 2007.06.27 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long password in an Authorization header to the HTTP service or a (2) large packet to the SMPP service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0871?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Now SMS/MMS Gateway 2007.06.27 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long password in an Authorization header to the HTTP service or a (2) large packet to the SMPP service.
How severe is CVE-2008-0871?: CVE-2008-0871 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0871 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0871?: CVE-2008-0871 affects Now Sms Mms Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0871?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0871 published?: CVE-2008-0871 was published on 2008-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:now:sms_mms_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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