How severe is CVE-2008-1498?

CVE-2008-1498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1498?

CVE-2008-1498 affects Netwin Surgemail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1498?

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-2008-1498 published?

CVE-2008-1498 was published on 2008-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1498

CVE-2008-1498 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netwin Surgemail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Netwin Surgemail
Published: 2008-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP service in NetWin Surgemail 3.8k4-4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the LIST command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1498?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP service in NetWin Surgemail 3.8k4-4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the LIST command.
How severe is CVE-2008-1498?: CVE-2008-1498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1498?: CVE-2008-1498 affects Netwin Surgemail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1498?: 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-2008-1498 published?: CVE-2008-1498 was published on 2008-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netwin:surgemail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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