CVE-2008-1914
CVE-2008-1914 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bigantsoft Bigant Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 74% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Bigantsoft Bigant Messenger
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the AntServer module (AntServer.exe) in BigAnt IM Server in BigAnt Messenger 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in a request to TCP port 6080. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1914?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the AntServer module (AntServer.exe) in BigAnt IM Server in BigAnt Messenger 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in a request to TCP port 6080. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1914?
- CVE-2008-1914 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1914 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1914?
- CVE-2008-1914 affects Bigantsoft Bigant Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1914?
- 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-2008-1914 published?
- CVE-2008-1914 was published on 2008-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29831
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490916/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491035/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28795
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1238/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41830
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5451
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bigantsoft:bigant_messenger:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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