CVE-2008-0527: Input Validation

Published 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.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7906g
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7911g
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7935
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7936
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7940
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7940g
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7941g
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7960
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7960g
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7961g
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7970g
Cisco Unified IP Phone=7971g
Cisco Skinny Client Control Protocol \(sccp\) Firmware
Cisco Session Initiation Protocol \(sip\) Firmware

Event History

Feb 15, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
02:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2008-0527?

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

4

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.

5

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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