CVE-2008-1920
CVE-2008-1920 is a high-severity vulnerability in Icq Mirabilis Icq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Icq Mirabilis Icq
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the boxelyRenderer module in the Personal Status Manager feature in ICQ 6.0 build 6043 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted personal status message.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1920?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the boxelyRenderer module in the Personal Status Manager feature in ICQ 6.0 build 6043 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted personal status message.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1920?
- CVE-2008-1920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1920 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-2008-1920?
- CVE-2008-1920 affects Icq Mirabilis Icq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1920?
- 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-2008-1920 published?
- CVE-2008-1920 was published on 2008-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29821
- http://www.infigo.hr/en/in_focus/advisories/INFIGO-2008-04-08
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490921/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28803
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1299/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41852
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:icq:mirabilis_icq:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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