How severe is CVE-2008-1704?

CVE-2008-1704 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1704 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1704?

CVE-2008-1704 primarily affects Tibco Enterprise Message Service. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1704?

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-2008-1704 published?

CVE-2008-1704 was published on 2008-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1704

CVE-2008-1704 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tibco Enterprise Message Service with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Tibco Enterprise Message Service
Published: 2008-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in TIBCO Software Enterprise Message Service (EMS) before 4.4.3, and iProcess Engine 10.6.0 through 10.6.1, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted message to the EMS server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1704?: Multiple buffer overflows in TIBCO Software Enterprise Message Service (EMS) before 4.4.3, and iProcess Engine 10.6.0 through 10.6.1, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted message to the EMS server.
How severe is CVE-2008-1704?: CVE-2008-1704 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1704 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1704?: CVE-2008-1704 primarily affects Tibco Enterprise Message Service. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1704?: 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-2008-1704 published?: CVE-2008-1704 was published on 2008-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:iprocess_engine:10.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:iprocess_engine:10.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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