CVE-2008-1109

Name: CVE-2008-1109
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-04T20:32:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1109 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Evolution 2.22.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DESCRIPTION property in an iCalendar attachment, which is not properly handled during a reply in the calendar view (aka the Calendars window).. EPSS estimates a 5.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Evolution 2.22.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DESCRIPTION property in an iCalendar attachment, which is not properly handled during a reply in the calendar view (aka the Calendars window).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.75%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Evolution	2.22.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1109?

How severe is CVE-2008-1109?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1109 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1109?

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Source: NVD / NIST