UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2008-01-09

CVE-2008-0152

seattle_lab_software slnet_rf_telnet_server Security Advisory (CVE-2008-0152)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-0152 impacting seattle_lab_software slnet_rf_telnet_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
SLnet.exe in SeattleLab SLNet RF Telnet Server 4.1.1.3758 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified telnet options, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference. NOTE: the crash is not user-assisted when the server is running in debug mode.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product seattle_lab_software / slnet_rf_telnet_server
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-0152 impacting seattle_lab_software slnet_rf_telnet_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-0152.yaml
id: cve-2008-0152

info:
  name: seattle_lab_software slnet_rf_telnet_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-0152 affecting seattle_lab_software slnet_rf_telnet_server.
    Evaluation: SLnet.exe in SeattleLab SLNet RF Telnet Server 4.1.1.3758 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via u...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-0152
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2008-0152
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2008-0152,seattle_lab_software,slnet_rf_telnet_server,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "slnet_rf_telnet_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-0152.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-0152
# Target: seattle_lab_software slnet_rf_telnet_server | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-0152 (seattle_lab_software slnet_rf_telnet_server)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against seattle_lab_software slnet_rf_telnet_server scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-0152.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-0152
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install slnet_rf_telnet_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade slnet_rf_telnet_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update slnet_rf_telnet_server

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i slnet_rf_telnet_server 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i slnet_rf_telnet_server

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-0152 in seattle_lab_software slnet_rf_telnet_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update seattle_lab_software slnet_rf_telnet_server packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-0152?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-0152?

CVE-2008-0152 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-0152
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor seattle_lab_software
Product slnet_rf_telnet_server
Published 2008-01-09
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P