CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0529: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Feb 15 2008(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the telnet server in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G, 7911G, 7941G, 7961G, 7970G, and 7971G running SCCP firmware might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command.

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-2008-0529?

    CVE-2008-0529 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0529?

    To fix CVE-2008-0529, update the Cisco Unified IP Phone firmware to a version that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-0529?

    CVE-2008-0529 affects Cisco Unified IP Phones including models 7906G, 7911G, 7941G, 7961G, 7970G, and 7971G with SCCP firmware.

  • Can CVE-2008-0529 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-0529 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users through crafted commands sent to the telnet server.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2008-0529?

    Exploitation of CVE-2008-0529 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device, potentially leading to a full system compromise.

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