CVE-2008-1206 json
Format string vulnerability in the log_message function in lks.c in Linux Kiss Server 1.2, when background (daemon) mode is disabled, allow…
published 2008-03-08 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-1215
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.0%
- EPSS 4.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 90%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
3.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- vashnukad.com http://www.vashnukad.com/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- marc.info http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=120468901813326&w=2 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
References
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vashnukad.com
/
exploit, url-repurposed
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marc.info
/?l=full-disclosure&m=120468901813326&w=2
mailing-list, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/29219
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/41018
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/28099
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0785
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-1206
- NVD CVE-2008-1206
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