CVE-2008-7159

Name: CVE-2008-7159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-10T21:30:00.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-7159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The silc_asn1_encoder function in lib/silcasn1/silcasn1_encode.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to overwrite a stack location and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted OID value, related to incorrect use of a %lu format string.. EPSS estimates a 3.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The silc_asn1_encoder function in lib/silcasn1/silcasn1_encode.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to overwrite a stack location and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted OID value, related to incorrect use of a %lu format string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.42%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Silcnet	Silc Toolkit	<= 1.1.6
Silcnet	Silc Toolkit	1.1
Silcnet	Silc Toolkit	1.1.1
Silcnet	Silc Toolkit	1.1.2
Silcnet	Silc Toolkit	1.1.3
Silcnet	Silc Toolkit	1.1.4
Silcnet	Silc Toolkit	1.1.5

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/36614Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36625Vendor Advisory
http://silcnet.org/docs/changelog/SILC%20Toolkit%201.1.8Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://silcnet.org/general/news/news_toolkit.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1879Patch
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:234
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/31/5Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/03/5
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36192Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53477
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/36614Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36625Vendor Advisory
http://silcnet.org/docs/changelog/SILC%20Toolkit%201.1.8Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://silcnet.org/general/news/news_toolkit.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1879Patch
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:234
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/31/5Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/03/5
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36192Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53477

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7159?

How severe is CVE-2008-7159?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-7159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7159?

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