CVE-2008-1996
First published: Mon Apr 28 2008(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Licq | =0.61 | |
| Licq | =0.71 | |
| Licq | =0.75 | |
| Licq | =0.75.1 | |
| Licq | =0.75.2 | |
| Licq | =0.75.3 | |
| Licq | =0.75.3a | |
| Licq | =0.75_991219 | |
| Licq | =0.76 | |
| Licq | =0.80 | |
| Licq | =0.81 | |
| Licq | =0.84a | |
| Licq | =0.84b | |
| Licq | =0.85 | |
| Licq | =1.0 | |
| Licq | =1.0.1 | |
| Licq | =1.0.2 | |
| Licq | =1.0.3 | |
| Licq | =1.0.4 | |
| Licq | =1.2 | |
| Licq | =1.2.3 | |
| Licq | =1.2.4 | |
| Licq | =1.2.6 | |
| Licq | =1.2.7 | |
| Licq | =1.3.0 | |
| Licq | =1.3.0_pre | |
| Licq | =1.3.2 | |
| Licq | =1.3.2_rc | |
| Licq | =1.3.4 | |
| Licq | =1.3.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490563
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490717
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2008/Apr/0100.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/04/25/1
- http://www.licq.org/changeset/6146
- http://www.licq.org/ticket/1623
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00011.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28679
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00186.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30055
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30236
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:159
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3851
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1446/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41732
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1996?
CVE-2008-1996 has a moderate severity, as it can lead to a denial of service due to file-descriptor exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1996?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1996, upgrade to Licq version 1.3.6 or later.
Which versions of Licq are affected by CVE-2008-1996?
CVE-2008-1996 affects Licq versions prior to 1.3.6, including versions like 0.61, 0.71, 0.75, and others.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1996?
CVE-2008-1996 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a large number of connections.
Who can be affected by CVE-2008-1996?
Users running affected versions of Licq could face disruptions due to potential crashes and service unavailability.
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