How severe is CVE-2008-1227?

CVE-2008-1227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1227?

CVE-2008-1227 primarily affects Silc Silc Toolkit. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1227?

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-2008-1227 published?

CVE-2008-1227 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1227

CVE-2008-1227 is a high-severity vulnerability in Silc Silc Toolkit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Silc Silc Toolkit
Published: 2008-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the silc_fingerprint function in lib/silcutil/silcutil.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit 1.1.5, and unspecified earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via long input data. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1227?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the silc_fingerprint function in lib/silcutil/silcutil.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit 1.1.5, and unspecified earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via long input data. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-1227?: CVE-2008-1227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1227?: CVE-2008-1227 primarily affects Silc Silc Toolkit. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1227?: 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-2008-1227 published?: CVE-2008-1227 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:silc:silc_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:silc:silc_toolkit:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:silc:silc_toolkit:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:silc:silc_toolkit:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:silc:silc_toolkit:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:silc:silc_toolkit:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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