cisco-sa-20190703-ip-phone-sip-dos: Cisco IP Phone 7800 and 8800 Series Session Initiation Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in Cisco SIP IP Phone Software for Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series and 8800 Series could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected phone. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of input Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by altering the SIP replies that are sent to the affected phone during the registration process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the phone to reboot and not complete the registration process. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190703-ip-phone-sip-dos
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What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190703-ip-phone-sip-dos?
The severity of cisco-sa-20190703-ip-phone-sip-dos is classified as high due to its potential impact on the availability of affected devices.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20190703-ip-phone-sip-dos?
To fix cisco-sa-20190703-ip-phone-sip-dos, update the Cisco SIP IP Phone Software to the latest release as specified in the advisory.
Which devices are affected by cisco-sa-20190703-ip-phone-sip-dos?
The affected devices include Cisco SIP IP Phone Software, Cisco IP Phone 7800 Series, and Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series.
Can cisco-sa-20190703-ip-phone-sip-dos be exploited remotely?
Yes, cisco-sa-20190703-ip-phone-sip-dos can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.
What is the impact of cisco-sa-20190703-ip-phone-sip-dos?
The impact of cisco-sa-20190703-ip-phone-sip-dos is a denial of service (DoS) condition that can disrupt the functionality of the affected IP phones.