CVE-2008-2408
CVE-2008-2408 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ceruleanstudios Trillian Pro 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ceruleanstudios Trillian Pro
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the XML parsing functionality in talk.dll in Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro before 3.1.10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed attribute in an IMG tag.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2408?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the XML parsing functionality in talk.dll in Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro before 3.1.10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed attribute in an IMG tag.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2408?
- CVE-2008-2408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2408 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2408?
- CVE-2008-2408 affects Ceruleanstudios Trillian Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2408?
- 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-2008-2408 published?
- CVE-2008-2408 was published on 2008-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-05/0284.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30336
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020105
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29330
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1622
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-030/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42581
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ceruleanstudios:trillian_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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