CVE-2008-0528: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 15, 2008
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7940, 7940G, 7960, and 7960G running SIP firmware might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SIP message with crafted MIME data.

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-2008-0528?

CVE-2008-0528 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0528?

To mitigate CVE-2008-0528, it is recommended to update the affected Cisco Unified IP Phones to the latest SIP firmware provided by Cisco.

3

What Cisco products are affected by CVE-2008-0528?

CVE-2008-0528 affects Cisco Unified IP Phone models 7940, 7940G, 7960, and 7960G running SIP firmware.

4

Can CVE-2008-0528 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-0528 can be exploited remotely through crafted SIP messages.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-0528?

CVE-2008-0528 is associated with a buffer overflow attack that can result in arbitrary code execution.

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