CVE-2008-0531 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 Feb 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Cisco IP phones via crafted SIP messages, requiring vendor patches.

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-2008-0531?

CVE-2008-0531 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7940, 7940G, 7960, and 7960G running SIP firmware might allow remote SIP servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted challenge/response message.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0531?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2008-0531?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0531 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-2008-0531 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0531 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2w9x-qwqq-9qpw.