How severe is CVE-2008-1718?

CVE-2008-1718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1718?

CVE-2008-1718 primarily affects Autonomy Keyview. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1718?

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-2008-1718 published?

CVE-2008-1718 was published on 2008-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1718

CVE-2008-1718 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Autonomy Keyview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Autonomy Keyview
Published: 2008-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in mimesr.dll in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.0, might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail message with a crafted Text mail (MIME) attachment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1718?: Buffer overflow in mimesr.dll in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.0, might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail message with a crafted Text mail (MIME) attachment.
How severe is CVE-2008-1718?: CVE-2008-1718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1718?: CVE-2008-1718 primarily affects Autonomy Keyview. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1718?: 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-2008-1718 published?: CVE-2008-1718 was published on 2008-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:autonomy:keyview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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