CVE-2026-90558: sngrep through 1.8.4 Stack Buffer Overflow via SIP Headers

Published Sep 12, 2026
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Updated

sngrep through 1.8.4 contains stack buffer overflow vulnerabilities in SIP attribute formatting routines when header values exceed the 255-byte buffer limit. Attackers can craft malicious SIP packets with oversized Call-ID, X-Call-ID, or other header fields to overflow stack buffers and cause crashes or execute arbitrary code during packet parsing and rendering.

Affected Software

1 affected component
sngrep<=1.8.4

Event History

Sep 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs network access sufficient to send malicious SIP packets to a vulnerable sngrep instance. The published vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction are required.

2

Which SIP data should be treated as exploit input?

Oversized SIP header values are the relevant input, including Call-ID and X-Call-ID. The affected formatting routines use buffers limited to 255 bytes, so header values exceeding that limit are implicated.

3

What outcomes should responders plan for?

Successful exploitation can crash the affected process or allow arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is rated critical with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

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