Format string vulnerability in the emf_multipart_encrypted function in mail/em-format.c in Evolution 2.12.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted encrypted message, as demonstrated using the Version field.
Conclusion & alert: CVE-2008-0072 is rated Moderate Risk (53.9/100): CVSS Medium severity, with high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 4.73%, 91th percentile). Core evidence: EPSS ranks this CVE among the most likely to be exploited in the near term. Mandatory action: High exploitation likelihood—assess exposure and prioritize remediation.
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EPSS lead: Daily EPSS estimates relative likelihood of exploitation; percentile ranks this CVE among scored vulnerabilities (higher = more severe relative rank).
| # | Date | Old EPSS score | New EPSS score | Delta (New - Old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-06-15 | 16.10% | 4.73% | -11.37% |
| 2 | 2026-02-20 | 13.41% | 16.10% | +2.68% |
| 3 | 2025-06-10 | — | 13.41% | — |
Full EPSS history (14 records total)
CVSS metrics for this CVE.
| Base score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact | Score source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 2.0 | MEDIUM |
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8.6 | 6.4 | [email protected] |
| vendor | priority | summary | link |
|---|---|---|---|
debian
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not yet assigned | CVE-2008-0072 not yet assigned priority: Debian including 1 source packages (evolution), 5 status rows across 5 suites (bookworm, bullseye, forky, sid, trixie): resolved 5. | https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-0072 |
gentoo
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normal | CVE-2008-0072: 1 GLSA(s) (200803-12), 1 atom(s) (mail-client/evolution); latest impact normal. | https://bugs.gentoo.org/buglist.cgi?quicksearch=CVE-2008-0072 |
redhat
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critical | — | https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-0072 |
ubuntu
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high | CVE-2008-0072 high priority: Ubuntu including 1 source packages (evolution), 5 status rows across 5 suites (dapper, edgy, feisty, gutsy, upstream): released 4, pending 1. | https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2008-0072 |