CVE-2008-3652
src/racoon/handler.c in racoon in ipsec-tools does not remove an "orphaned ph1" (phase 1) handle...
CVE-2008-3652 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Ipsec-tools, published August 13, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.44%, the 89th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.8 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 3.44%EPSS, 89th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
src/racoon/handler.c in racoon in ipsec-tools does not remove an "orphaned ph1" (phase 1) handle when it has been initiated remotely, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption).
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
ipsec-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 | 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 |
ipsec-tools-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 | 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 |
ipsec-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 | 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 |
ipsec-tools-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 | 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 |
ipsec-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 | 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 |
ipsec-tools-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 | 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 |
ipsec-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 | 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 |
ipsec-tools-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 | 0:0.2.5-0.7.rhel3.5 |
ipsec-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 | 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 |
ipsec-tools-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 | 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
ipsec-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 | 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 |
ipsec-tools-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 | 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 |
ipsec-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 | 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 |
ipsec-tools-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 | 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 |
ipsec-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 | 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 |
ipsec-tools-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 | 0:0.3.3-7.el4_7 |
ipsec-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.6.5-9.el5_2.3 | 0:0.6.5-9.el5_2.3 |
ipsec-tools-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.6.5-9.el5_2.3 | 0:0.6.5-9.el5_2.3 |
ipsec-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.6.5-9.el5_2.3 | 0:0.6.5-9.el5_2.3 |
ipsec-tools-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:0.6.5-9.el5_2.3 | 0:0.6.5-9.el5_2.3 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used 7.8
src/racoon/handler.c in racoon in ipsec-tools does not remove an "orphaned ph1" (phase 1) handle when it has been initiated remotely, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption).
- Record
CVE-2008-3652- CVSS 2.0
- 7.8 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-399
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
src/racoon/handler.c in racoon in ipsec-tools does not remove an "orphaned ph1" (phase 1) handle when it has been initiated remotely, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption).
- Record
CVE-2008-3652- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-3638 0.0
src/racoon/handler.c in racoon in ipsec-tools does not remove an "orphaned ph1" (phase 1) handle when it has been initiated remotely, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption).
- Record
EUVD-2008-3638- CVSS
- 0.0 None
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-5pvr-hrvj-wq9pNo score
src/racoon/handler.c in racoon in ipsec-tools does not remove an "orphaned ph1" (phase 1) handle...
src/racoon/handler.c in racoon in ipsec-tools does not remove an "orphaned ph1" (phase 1) handle when it has been initiated remotely, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption).
- Record
GHSA-5pvr-hrvj-wq9p- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
support.apple.com/kb/HT3639
vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44424
support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:181
securitytracker.com/id?1020692
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secunia.com/advisories/35074
vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2378
securityfocus.com/bid/30657
secunia.com/advisories/32971
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2844
security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-03.xml
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10448
secunia.com/advisories/31478
secunia.com/advisories/32759
secunia.com/advisories/31624
us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-641-1
sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=48a0c7a0.qPeWZAE0PY8bDDq%2B%25olel%40ans.pl&forum_name=ipsec-tools-devel
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00001.html
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0849.html
bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=501026
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3652
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008:0849
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-3652
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=458846
github.com/advisories/GHSA-5pvr-hrvj-wq9p
redhat.com/security/updates/classification
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=456660
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2008/rhsa-2008_0849.json
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-3651
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-3651
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3651
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-3652