Format string vulnerability in the logging function in the IM Server (aka IMserve or IMserver) in Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via format string specifiers in an IP address field.
CVE-2008-0945 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 2 products from ipswitch, from ipswitch organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2008, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2008-02-25T21:44:00.000
2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Deferred
CVSSv2: 3.5 (LOW)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P
6.8
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | ipswitch | imserver | ≤ 2.0.8.1 | Yes |
| Application | ipswitch | instant_messaging | ≤ 2.0.8.1 | Yes |
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