7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0527: Input Validation

First published: Fri Feb 15 2008(Updated: )

The HTTP server in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7935 and 7936 running SCCP firmware allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted HTTP request.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7906g
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7911g
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7935
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7936
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7940
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7940g
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7941g
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7960
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7960g
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7961g
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7970g
Cisco Unified IP Phones=7971g
Cisco Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP) Firmware
Cisco Session Initiation Protocol (sip) Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0527?

    CVE-2008-0527 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting certain Cisco Unified IP Phone models.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0527?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-0527, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected Cisco Unified IP Phones to the latest version provided by Cisco.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2008-0527?

    CVE-2008-0527 specifically affects Cisco Unified IP Phone models 7935 and 7936 running SCCP firmware.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2008-0527 on Cisco devices?

    The impact of CVE-2008-0527 on Cisco devices includes potential remote denial of service, causing the phones to reboot.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-0527?

    Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2008-0527 is to ensure that your devices are isolated from untrusted networks until a firmware update is applied.

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