CVE-2008-1198 Weak cryptography in n/a
Default IPSec configuration uses aggressive IKE mode, exposing preshared key hashes to remote attackers for brute force attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-1198?
CVE-2008-1198 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux, published on 6 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1198?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (4)
initscripts Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client | All versions | 0:8.45.42-1.el5 |
initscripts-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client | All versions | 0:8.45.42-1.el5 |
initscripts Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | All versions | 0:8.45.42-1.el5 |
initscripts-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server | All versions | 0:8.45.42-1.el5 |
Products include Redhat Enterprise Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1198?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2008-1198 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1198 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-h5v2-6q4x-m7v7, RHSA-2012:0312.