Vulnerability Description
licq before 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor exhaustion and application crash) via a large number of connections.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Licq | Licq | 0.61 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00011.html
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2008/Apr/0100.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30055
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30236
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3851
- http://www.licq.org/changeset/6146
- http://www.licq.org/ticket/1623
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:159
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/04/25/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490563Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490717
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28679
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1446/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41732
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00186.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1996?
CVE-2008-1996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). licq before 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor exhaustion and application crash) via a large number of connections.
How severe is CVE-2008-1996?
CVE-2008-1996 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Licq Licq.