CVE-2008-2703

Name: CVE-2008-2703
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-13T19:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 61.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2703 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell GroupWise Messenger (GWIM) Client before 2.0.3 HP1 for Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "spoofed server responses" that contain a long string after the NM_A_SZ_TRANSACTION_ID field name.. EPSS estimates a 61.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell GroupWise Messenger (GWIM) Client before 2.0.3 HP1 for Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "spoofed server responses" that contain a long string after the NM_A_SZ_TRANSACTION_ID field name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

61.12%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novell	Groupwise Messenger	2.0
Novell	Groupwise Messenger	2.0.2
Novell	Groupwise Messenger	2.0.3

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2703?

How severe is CVE-2008-2703?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2703 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 61.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2703?

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Source: NVD / NIST