CVE-2008-1206

N/A Unknown
Published: March 08, 2008 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29219
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.vashnukad.com/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit URL Repurposed
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=120468901813326&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/29219
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28099
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.vashnukad.com/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit URL Repurposed
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0785
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41018
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
4.0%
89th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

linux_kiss_server