CVE-2008-1206

critical

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.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41018

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0785

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28099

http://secunia.com/advisories/29219

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2008-03-08

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 9.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: Critical

EPSS

EPSS: 0.05571