CVE-2008-0530 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 15 Feb 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Cisco Unified IP Phones via a crafted DNS response due to a buffer overflow.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-0530?

CVE-2008-0530 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7940, 7940G, 7960, and 7960G running SCCP and SIP firmware might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS response.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0530?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cisco Session Initiation Protocol \(Sip\) Firmware, Cisco Skinny Client Control Protocol \(Sccp\) Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0530?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0530 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-0530 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0530 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v7mq-3qjg-gc4w.