CVE-2008-3652
First published: Wed Aug 13 2008(Updated: )
src/racoon/handler.c in racoon in ipsec-tools does not remove an "orphaned ph1" (phase 1) handle when it has been initiated remotely, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption).
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ipsec-tools |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=48a0c7a0.qPeWZAE0PY8bDDq%2B%25olel%40ans.pl&forum_name=ipsec-tools-devel
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31478
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:181
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0849.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30657
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31624
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-641-1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32759
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020692
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32971
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-03.xml
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3639
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2844
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2378
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44424
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10448
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3652?
CVE-2008-3652 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-2008-3652 work?
CVE-2008-3652 allows remote attackers to consume system resources by not properly handling orphaned phase 1 handles in racoon.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-3652?
CVE-2008-3652 affects all versions of ipsec-tools that utilize the racoon component.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3652?
To fix CVE-2008-3652, you should update to the latest version of ipsec-tools that includes the security patches.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-3652?
The potential impacts of CVE-2008-3652 include service interruption and exhaustion of resources on affected systems.
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