Is CVE-2008-1718 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2008-1718 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2008-1718 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-1718 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-1718?

CVE-2008-1718 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2008-1718

CWE-119Published: April 10, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in mimesr.dll in Autonomy (formerly Verity) KeyView, as used in IBM Lotus Notes before 8.0, might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail message with a crafted Text mail (MIME) attachment.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-1718 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.