CVE-2008-0871Sms Mms Gateway Memory Corruption
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Now SMS/MMS Gateway 2007.06.27 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long password in an Authorization header to the HTTP service or a (2) large packet to the SMPP service.
Published Feb 21, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2008-0871 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Sms Mms Gateway (Now).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Sms Mms Gateway 2007.06.27.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
33%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
48/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory29003
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Now SMS/MMS Gateway 2007.06.27 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long password in an Authorization header to the HTTP service or a (2) large packet to the SMPP service.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Sms Mms GatewayNow | See advisory | 2007.06.27 |
Patched Releases
Sms Mms Gateway
2007.06.27
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 21, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory29003
- exploitaluigi.altervista.org · nowsmsz-adv.txt
- exploitMSF nowsms.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16779
- exploit27896
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Now SMS/MMS Gateway 2007.06.27 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long password in an Authorization header to the HTTP service or a (2) large packet to the SMPP service.
Affected: Sms Mms Gateway (Now). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Sms Mms Gateway 2007.06.27.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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