CVE-2008-3799
First published: Fri Sep 26 2008(Updated: )
Memory leak in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 through 12.4, when VoIP is configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and voice-service outage) via unspecified valid SIP messages.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS | =12.3 | |
| Cisco IOS | =12.4 | |
| Cisco IOS | =12.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a01562.shtml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31990
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2670
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020939
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5927
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3799?
CVE-2008-3799 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3799?
To fix CVE-2008-3799, upgrade to a version of Cisco IOS that is not affected, such as versions later than 12.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-3799 facilitate?
CVE-2008-3799 facilitates a denial of service attack through memory consumption affecting VoIP services.
Which Cisco IOS versions are affected by CVE-2008-3799?
CVE-2008-3799 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.2 through 12.4.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-3799 on VoIP services?
The impact of CVE-2008-3799 on VoIP services is a potential outage caused by memory leaks, resulting in service disruption.
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