CVE-2008-6935: Argument injection vulnerability in Exodus 0.10 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary command line ar...

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CVE-2008-6935 affects Exodus 0.10 when it handles im:// links. A malicious link can smuggle extra command-line arguments into the application, potentially overwriting files or crashing the program. This is mainly an endpoint/user-click risk, not a typical server exposure. Exposure is likely limited to systems with Exodus 0.10 installed and registered as an im:// URI handler. Risk increases where users can receive crafted links through web pages, email, chat, or documents. Treat this as a targeted legacy endpoint cleanup item. It is not KEV-listed, but public exploit references and file overwrite impact justify removing or isolating affected installations if present. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove Exodus 0.10 where no longer required.; Check vendor or trusted archival guidance for fixed versions or configuration advice.; Disable the im:// protocol handler if Exodus must remain installed..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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