How severe is CVE-2008-2069?

CVE-2008-2069 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2069 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2069?

CVE-2008-2069 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2069?

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-2008-2069 published?

CVE-2008-2069 was published on 2008-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2069

CVE-2008-2069 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 33% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Groupwise
Published: 2008-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a long argument in a mailto: URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2069?: Buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a long argument in a mailto: URI.
How severe is CVE-2008-2069?: CVE-2008-2069 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2069 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2069?: CVE-2008-2069 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2069?: 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-2008-2069 published?: CVE-2008-2069 was published on 2008-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:7.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:7.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:7.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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