CVE-2008-1429: High severity silc silc-server vulnerability

Published Mar 20, 2008
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Updated

Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Server before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a NEWCLIENT packet without a nickname.

Affected Software

1 affected component
silc silc-server<=1.1

Event History

Mar 20, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1429?

CVE-2008-1429 has a medium severity rating due to its capability to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1429?

To fix CVE-2008-1429, upgrade to SILC Server version 1.1.1 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2008-1429?

The impact of CVE-2008-1429 is a denial of service that crashes the SILC server daemon.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1429?

CVE-2008-1429 affects all versions of SILC Server before version 1.1.1.

5

Can CVE-2008-1429 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-1429 can be exploited remotely through a malicious NEW_CLIENT packet without a nickname.

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