Vulnerability Description
Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Server before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a NEW_CLIENT packet without a nickname.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Silc | Silc-Server | <= 1.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29459
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29946
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-27.xml
- http://silcnet.org/docs/release/SILC%20Server%201.1.1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28450
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019711
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0919/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41307
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29459
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29946
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-27.xml
- http://silcnet.org/docs/release/SILC%20Server%201.1.1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28450
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019711
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0919/references
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1429?
CVE-2008-1429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Server before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a NEW_CLIENT packet without a nickname.
How severe is CVE-2008-1429?
CVE-2008-1429 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1429?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Silc Silc-Server.