How severe is CVE-2008-1198?

CVE-2008-1198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1198?

CVE-2008-1198 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1198?

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-2008-1198 published?

CVE-2008-1198 was published on 2008-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1198

CVE-2008-1198 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux
Published: 2008-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default IPSec ifup script in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 through 5 configures racoon to use aggressive IKE mode instead of main IKE mode, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks by sniffing an unencrypted preshared key (PSK) hash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1198?: The default IPSec ifup script in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 through 5 configures racoon to use aggressive IKE mode instead of main IKE mode, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks by sniffing an unencrypted preshared key (PSK) hash.
How severe is CVE-2008-1198?: CVE-2008-1198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1198?: CVE-2008-1198 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1198?: 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-2008-1198 published?: CVE-2008-1198 was published on 2008-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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