How severe is CVE-2008-0944?

CVE-2008-0944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0944?

CVE-2008-0944 affects Ipswitch Instant Messaging. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0944?

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

When was CVE-2008-0944 published?

CVE-2008-0944 was published on 2008-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0944

CVE-2008-0944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Instant Messaging with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Ipswitch Instant Messaging
Published: 2008-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and application crash) via a version field containing zero.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0944?: Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and application crash) via a version field containing zero.
How severe is CVE-2008-0944?: CVE-2008-0944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0944?: CVE-2008-0944 affects Ipswitch Instant Messaging. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0944 published?: CVE-2008-0944 was published on 2008-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:instant_messaging:2.0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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