CVE-2008-1198

initscripts: IPSec ifup script allows for aggressive IKE mode

Published Mar 6, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.1 High EPSS 2.4% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-1207 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:08 AM
Reserved
Mar 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 6, 2008, 9:44 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:51 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 28, 2008, 12:00 AM