CVE-2008-0944

Name: CVE-2008-0944
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-25T21:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0944 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and application crash) via a version field containing zero.. EPSS estimates a 11.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and application crash) via a version field containing zero.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.54%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ipswitch	Instant Messaging	2.0.8.1

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 25, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0944?

Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and application crash) via a version field containing zero.

How severe is CVE-2008-0944?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0944 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0944?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-0944?

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Source: NVD / NIST