CVE-2008-1198

Name: CVE-2008-1198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-06T21:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1198 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default IPSec ifup script in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 through 5 configures racoon to use aggressive IKE mode instead of main IKE mode, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks by sniffing an unencrypted preshared key (PSK) hash.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default IPSec ifup script in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 through 5 configures racoon to use aggressive IKE mode instead of main IKE mode, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks by sniffing an unencrypted preshared key (PSK) hash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.43%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	4.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	3.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	5.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/48045Broken Link
http://www.ernw.de/download/pskattack.pdfExploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019563Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=435274Issue Tracking
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41053VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/48045Broken Link
http://www.ernw.de/download/pskattack.pdfExploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019563Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=435274Issue Tracking
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41053VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1198?

How severe is CVE-2008-1198?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1198 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1198?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST