CVE-2010-0581: Critical severity Cisco IOS vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2010
·
Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the SIP implementation in Cisco IOS 12.3 and 12.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed SIP message, aka Bug ID CSCsz89904, the "SIP Packet Parsing Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability."

Affected Software

44 affected components
Cisco IOS=12.3jk
Cisco IOS=12.3t
Cisco IOS=12.3xd
Cisco IOS=12.3xf
Cisco IOS=12.3xg
Cisco IOS=12.3xi
Cisco IOS=12.3xj
Cisco IOS=12.3xk
Cisco IOS=12.3xl
Cisco IOS=12.3xq
Cisco IOS=12.3xr
Cisco IOS=12.3xu
Cisco IOS=12.3xw
Cisco IOS=12.3xx
Cisco IOS=12.3xy
Cisco IOS=12.3xz
Cisco IOS=12.3yf
Cisco IOS=12.3yg
Cisco IOS=12.3yk
Cisco IOS=12.3ym
Cisco IOS=12.3yq
Cisco IOS=12.3ys
Cisco IOS=12.3yt
Cisco IOS=12.3yu
Cisco IOS=12.3yx
Cisco IOS=12.3yz
Cisco IOS=12.3za
Cisco IOS=12.4
Cisco IOS=12.4gc
Cisco IOS=12.4md
Cisco IOS=12.4mda
Cisco IOS=12.4mr
Cisco IOS=12.4t
Cisco IOS=12.4xa
Cisco IOS=12.4xb
Cisco IOS=12.4xd
Cisco IOS=12.4xp
Cisco IOS=12.4xr
Cisco IOS=12.4xt
Cisco IOS=12.4ya
Cisco IOS=12.4yb
Cisco IOS=12.4yd
Cisco IOS=12.4ye
Cisco IOS=12.4yg

Remediation

Patch Available

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=20065

Patch Available

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b20f32.shtml

Event History

Mar 25, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0581?

CVE-2010-0581 has a severity rating that indicates a potential for arbitrary code execution on affected Cisco IOS versions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0581?

To fix CVE-2010-0581, upgrade to a version of Cisco IOS that does not contain this vulnerability, as detailed in Cisco's security advisory.

3

Which Cisco IOS versions are affected by CVE-2010-0581?

CVE-2010-0581 affects multiple versions of Cisco IOS, including 12.3 and 12.4 variants.

4

Can CVE-2010-0581 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0581 can be exploited remotely via malformed SIP messages.

5

What impact could CVE-2010-0581 have on my network?

Exploitation of CVE-2010-0581 could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to compromise device security.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203