CVE-2008-5618
First published: Wed Dec 17 2008(Updated: )
imudp in rsyslog 4.x before 4.1.2, 3.21 before 3.21.9 beta, and 3.20 before 3.20.2 generates a message even when it is sent by an unauthorized sender, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via a large number of spurious messages.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Rsyslog | =3.12.1 | |
| SUSE Rsyslog | =3.20.0 | |
| SUSE Rsyslog | =4.1.0 | |
| SUSE Rsyslog | =4.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5618?
CVE-2008-5618 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service through disk consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5618?
To fix CVE-2008-5618, upgrade rsyslog to version 4.1.2 or later.
What are the affected versions of rsyslog for CVE-2008-5618?
The affected versions of rsyslog are 4.1.1, 4.1.0, 3.21 beta versions before 3.21.9, and 3.20 before 3.20.2.
Can CVE-2008-5618 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5618 can be exploited remotely by sending unauthorized messages to the rsyslog service.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-5618 on system performance?
The impact of CVE-2008-5618 on system performance includes potential disk consumption leading to denial of service.
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