CVE-2008-1429: High severity silc silc-server vulnerability
Published Mar 20, 2008
·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.