Vulnerability Description
The silc_asn1_encoder function in lib/silcasn1/silcasn1_encode.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to overwrite a stack location and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted OID value, related to incorrect use of a %lu format string.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Silcnet | Silc Toolkit | <= 1.1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36614Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36625Vendor Advisory
- http://silcnet.org/docs/changelog/SILC%20Toolkit%201.1.8PatchVendor Advisory
- http://silcnet.org/general/news/news_toolkit.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1879Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:234
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/31/5Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/03/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36192Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53477
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36614Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36625Vendor Advisory
- http://silcnet.org/docs/changelog/SILC%20Toolkit%201.1.8PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7159?
CVE-2008-7159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The silc_asn1_encoder function in lib/silcasn1/silcasn1_encode.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to overwrite a stack location and possibly exe...
How severe is CVE-2008-7159?
CVE-2008-7159 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-7159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Silcnet Silc Toolkit.