CVE-2008-1217

Name: CVE-2008-1217
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-09T02:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1217 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in nlnotes.dll in the client in IBM Lotus Notes 6.5, 7.0.x before 7.0.2 CCH, and 8.0.x before 8.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted attachment in an e-mail message sent over SMTP, a variant of CVE-2007-6706.. EPSS estimates a 2.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in nlnotes.dll in the client in IBM Lotus Notes 6.5, 7.0.x before 7.0.2 CCH, and 8.0.x before 8.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted attachment in an e-mail message sent over SMTP, a variant of CVE-2007-6706.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.92%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.5
Ibm	Lotus Notes	7.0.2
Ibm	Lotus Notes	8.0.0

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1019464
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21271957Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1019464
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21271957Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1217?

How severe is CVE-2008-1217?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1217 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1217?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST