CVE-2008-5181

Name: CVE-2008-5181
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-20T15:30:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5181 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Communicator allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application or device outage) via instant messages containing large numbers of emoticons.. EPSS estimates a 12.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Communicator allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application or device outage) via instant messages containing large numbers of emoticons.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.66%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Office Communicator	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5181?

Microsoft Communicator allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application or device outage) via instant messages containing large numbers of emoticons.

How severe is CVE-2008-5181?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5181 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5181?

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-2008-5181?

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Source: NVD / NIST