CVE-2019-1766: Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series File Upload Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Mar 22, 2019
·
Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Software for Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause high disk utilization, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability exists because the affected software does not restrict the maximum size of certain files that can be written to disk. An attacker who has valid administrator credentials for an affected system could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted, remote connection request to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to write a file that consumes most of the available disk space on the system, causing application functions to operate abnormally and leading to a DoS condition. This vulnerability affects Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series products running a SIP Software release prior to 12.5(1)SR1.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Cisco Ip Phone 8800 Firmware<12.5\(1\)sr1
Cisco IP Phone 8800
Cisco Ip Phone 8800 Firmware<12.5\(1\)sr1
Cisco IP Phone 8800

Event History

Mar 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected 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 CVE-2019-1766?

CVE-2019-1766 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series SIP Software that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1766?

CVE-2019-1766 has a severity value of 7.5, which is considered high.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-1766?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-1766 by sending specially crafted requests to the vulnerable web-based management interface, causing high disk utilization and resulting in a DoS condition.

4

Is Cisco IP Phone 8800 Firmware version 12.5(1)sr1 affected by CVE-2019-1766?

Yes, Cisco IP Phone 8800 Firmware version 12.5(1)sr1 is affected by CVE-2019-1766.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-1766?

To fix CVE-2019-1766, Cisco recommends upgrading to a fixed firmware release, as indicated in the Cisco Security Advisory.

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