CVE-2008-6563
CVE-2008-6563 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ceruleanstudios 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ceruleanstudios Trillian
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the XML parser in Trillian 3.1.9.0, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DTD file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6563?
- Buffer overflow in the XML parser in Trillian 3.1.9.0, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DTD file.
- How severe is CVE-2008-6563?
- CVE-2008-6563 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6563 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-6563?
- CVE-2008-6563 primarily affects Ceruleanstudios Trillian. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6563?
- 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-2008-6563 published?
- CVE-2008-6563 was published on 2009-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/51130
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490772/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28747
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41782
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:ceruleanstudios:trillian:3.1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ceruleanstudios:trillian:3.1.9.0:*:basic:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ceruleanstudios:trillian:3.1.9.0:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
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