CVE-2008-1996
UnknownEPSS 11.18%
Last modified
CVE-2008-1996 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 11.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Licq | Licq | 0.61 |
| Licq | Licq | 0.71 |
| Licq | Licq | 0.75 |
| Licq | Licq | 0.75.1 |
| Licq | Licq | 0.75.2 |
| Licq | Licq | 0.75.3 |
| Licq | Licq | 0.75.3a |
| Licq | Licq | 0.75_991219 |
| Licq | Licq | 0.76 |
| Licq | Licq | 0.80 |
| Licq | Licq | 0.81 |
| Licq | Licq | 0.84a |
| Licq | Licq | 0.84b |
| Licq | Licq | 0.85 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.0 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.0.1 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.0.2 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.0.3 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.0.4 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.2 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.2.3 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.2.4 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.2.6 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.2.7 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.3.0 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.3.0_pre |
| Licq | Licq | 1.3.2 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.3.2_rc |
| Licq | Licq | 1.3.4 |
| Licq | Licq | 1.3.5 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-1996?
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.
How severe is CVE-2008-1996?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1996 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1996?
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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