How severe is CVE-2008-3246?

CVE-2008-3246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3246?

CVE-2008-3246 primarily affects Blackberry Enterprise Server. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3246?

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-2008-3246 published?

CVE-2008-3246 was published on 2008-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3246

CVE-2008-3246 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Blackberry Enterprise Server 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Blackberry Enterprise Server
Published: 2008-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the PDF distiller component in the BlackBerry Attachment Service in BlackBerry Unite! 1.0 SP1 (1.0.1) before bundle 36 and BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1 SP3 (4.1.3) through 4.1 SP5 (4.1.5) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file attachment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3246?: Unspecified vulnerability in the PDF distiller component in the BlackBerry Attachment Service in BlackBerry Unite! 1.0 SP1 (1.0.1) before bundle 36 and BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1 SP3 (4.1.3) through 4.1 SP5 (4.1.5) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file attachment.
How severe is CVE-2008-3246?: CVE-2008-3246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3246?: CVE-2008-3246 primarily affects Blackberry Enterprise Server. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3246?: 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-2008-3246 published?: CVE-2008-3246 was published on 2008-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_server:4.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_server:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_server:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:enterprise_server:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unite:1.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:unite:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server_for_domino:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server_for_exchange:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server_for_novell_groupwise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_unite:1.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_unite:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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