How severe is CVE-2008-2008?

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

Is CVE-2008-2008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2008?

CVE-2008-2008 primarily affects Cerulean Studios Trillian. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2008?

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-2008-2008 published?

CVE-2008-2008 was published on 2008-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2008

CVE-2008-2008 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cerulean Studios Trillian 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Cerulean Studios Trillian
Published: 2008-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Display Names message feature in Cerulean Studios Trillian Basic and Pro 3.1.9.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long nickname in an MSN protocol message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2008?: Buffer overflow in the Display Names message feature in Cerulean Studios Trillian Basic and Pro 3.1.9.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long nickname in an MSN protocol message.
How severe is CVE-2008-2008?: CVE-2008-2008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2008?: CVE-2008-2008 primarily affects Cerulean Studios Trillian. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2008?: 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-2008-2008 published?: CVE-2008-2008 was published on 2008-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cerulean_studios:trillian:3.1.9.0:*:basic:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cerulean_studios:trillian:3.1.9.0:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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