CVE-2008-1159
CVE-2008-1159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios S with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Cisco Ios S
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the SSH server in Cisco IOS 12.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device restart) via unknown vectors, aka Bug ID (1) CSCsk42419, (2) CSCsk60020, and (3) CSCsh51293.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1159?
- Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the SSH server in Cisco IOS 12.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device restart) via unknown vectors, aka Bug ID (1) CSCsk42419, (2) CSCsk60020, and (3) CSCsh51293.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1159?
- CVE-2008-1159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1159 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1159?
- CVE-2008-1159 primarily affects Cisco Ios S. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1159?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-1159 published?
- CVE-2008-1159 was published on 2008-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30322
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020073
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a008099567f.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29314
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1605/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42563
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5486
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ios_s:12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ios_t:12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ios_xr:12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*