Stack-based buffer overflow in the Web Server service in IBM Lotus Domino before 7.0.3 FP1, and 8.x before 8.0.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long Accept-Language HTTP header.
CVE-2008-2240
NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 65%
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 65%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 99.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
May 22, 2008
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (20)
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/30310
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/30332
- cve@mitrehttp://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21303057
- cve@mitrehttp://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-May/001988.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-May/001989.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.mwrinfosecurity.com/publications/mwri_ibm-lotus-domino-accept-language-stack-overflow_2008-05-20.pdf
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29310
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020098
- cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1597
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42552
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/30310
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/30332
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21303057
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-May/001988.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-May/001989.html
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2008-2240?
CVE-2008-2240 is a none vulnerability published on May 22, 2008. Stack-based buffer overflow in the Web Server service in IBM Lotus Domino before 7.0.3 FP1, and 8.x before 8.0.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long Accept-Language HTTP header.
When was CVE-2008-2240 disclosed?
CVE-2008-2240 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 22, 2008, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2008-2240 actively exploited?
CVE-2008-2240 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2008-2240?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2008-2240, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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