How severe is CVE-2008-1429?

CVE-2008-1429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1429?

CVE-2008-1429 affects Silc Silc-server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1429?

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-2008-1429 published?

CVE-2008-1429 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1429

CVE-2008-1429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Silc Silc-server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Silc Silc-server
Published: 2008-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Server before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a NEW_CLIENT packet without a nickname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1429?: Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Server before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a NEW_CLIENT packet without a nickname.
How severe is CVE-2008-1429?: CVE-2008-1429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1429?: CVE-2008-1429 affects Silc Silc-server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1429?: 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-2008-1429 published?: CVE-2008-1429 was published on 2008-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:silc:silc-server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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