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CVE-2008-1429: Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Server before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of s...

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.

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This is an old denial-of-service issue in Secure Internet Live Conferencing Server before 1.1.1. A remote attacker could crash the server daemon, interrupting conferencing availability. The sources do not show data theft, code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running legacy SILC Server, especially if reachable from untrusted networks. Most modern environments will not be affected unless SILC is present in older collaboration infrastructure. Treat as a targeted availability risk for legacy conferencing systems. Prioritize quickly only if SILC Server is internet-facing or operationally important; otherwise include it in legacy cleanup and vulnerability hygiene. Mitigation focus: Upgrade SILC Server to 1.1.1 or later where available.; Apply Gentoo GLSA-200804-27 guidance if using Gentoo packages.; Restrict SILC Server access to trusted networks where possible..

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