CVE-2008-4444: Input Validation

Published Jan 16, 2009
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Updated

Cisco Unified IP Phone (aka SIP phone) 7960G and 7940G with firmware P0S3-08-9-00 and possibly other versions before 8.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP) packet with malformed headers.

Affected Software

2 affected components
cisco Unified Ip Phone 7940g
cisco Unified IP Phone 7960G

Event History

Jan 16, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4444?

CVE-2008-4444 has been classified as a medium-severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and potential remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4444?

To fix CVE-2008-4444, update the firmware of Cisco Unified IP Phone 7960G and 7940G to at least version 8.10.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2008-4444?

CVE-2008-4444 affects Cisco Unified IP Phone models 7940G and 7960G with specific firmware versions prior to 8.10.

4

Can CVE-2008-4444 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-4444 can be exploited by remote attackers via malformed Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) packets.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-4444?

The impacts of CVE-2008-4444 include device reboot and potentially arbitrary code execution on the affected devices.

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