How severe is CVE-2008-1108?

CVE-2008-1108 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1108 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1108?

CVE-2008-1108 affects Gnome Evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1108?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1108 published?

CVE-2008-1108 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1108

CVE-2008-1108 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Evolution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Gnome Evolution
Published: 2008-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Evolution 2.22.1, when the ITip Formatter plugin is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long timezone string in an iCalendar attachment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1108?: Buffer overflow in Evolution 2.22.1, when the ITip Formatter plugin is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long timezone string in an iCalendar attachment.
How severe is CVE-2008-1108?: CVE-2008-1108 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1108 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1108?: CVE-2008-1108 affects Gnome Evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1108?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1108 published?: CVE-2008-1108 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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