CVE-2008-2499

Name: CVE-2008-2499
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-05-29T16:32:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 77.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2499 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the Community Services Multiplexer (aka MUX or StMux.exe) in IBM Lotus Sametime 7.5.1 CF1 and earlier, and 8.x before 8.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 77.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Community Services Multiplexer (aka MUX or StMux.exe) in IBM Lotus Sametime 7.5.1 CF1 and earlier, and 8.x before 8.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

77.47%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Lotus Sametime	<= 7.5	—
Ibm	Lotus Sametime	>= 8.0, < 8.0.1	—
Ibm	Lotus Sametime	7.5.1	Cf1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/30309Third Party Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=463&uid=swg21303920Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29328Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020093Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1595/referencesThird Party Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-028/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42575Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/30309Third Party Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=463&uid=swg21303920Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29328Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020093Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1595/referencesThird Party Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-028/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42575Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2499?

How severe is CVE-2008-2499?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2499 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 77.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2499?

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