CVE-2015-1591: High severity kamailio Kamailio vulnerability
Published Jun 27, 2017
·Updated
Last updated 25 August 2025
Other sources
The kamailio build in kamailio before 4.2.0-2 process allows local users to gain privileges.
— MITRE
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
kamailio Kamailio<=4.2.0-1.1
debian/kamailio
5.4.4-15.6.3-26.0.1-1+deb13u16.0.5-1
Event History
Jun 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:49 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:50 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:50 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1591?
CVE-2015-1591 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation by local users.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-1591?
To mitigate CVE-2015-1591, upgrade to Kamailio version 4.2.0-2 or later.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2015-1591?
CVE-2015-1591 affects Kamailio versions prior to 4.2.0-2 on both Ubuntu and Debian.
4
Can CVE-2015-1591 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2015-1591 allows local users to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-1591?
A patch is not explicitly available for CVE-2015-1591, but updating to the fixed versions resolves the vulnerability.