Linux Kiss Server 1.2 lks.c log_message format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kiss Server 1.2 and classified as critical. This affects the function log_message of the file lks.c. Performing a manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-1206. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kiss Server 1.2. This affects the function log_message of the file lks.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in the log_message function in lks.c in Linux Kiss Server 1.2, when background (daemon) mode is disabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid command.

The weakness was presented 03/07/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at vupen.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-1206 since 03/07/2008. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (41018), SecurityFocus (BID 28099†) and Secunia (SA29219†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Timelineinfo

03/04/2008 🔍
03/07/2008 +3 days 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2565 days 🔍
03/26/2019 +1471 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-1206 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1206
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-41373
X-Force: 41018
SecurityFocus: 28099 - Linux Kiss Server Multiple Format String Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 29219
Vupen: ADV-2008-0785

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 03/26/2019 21:49
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (47), 03/26/2019 21:49 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:86F:103

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