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CVE-2008-0529

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the telnet server in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G, 7911G, 7941G, 7961G, 7970G, and 7971G running SCCP firmware might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code vi…

Published Feb 15, 2008ciscoCWE-119EPSS 5.36%

Overview

CVE-2008-0529 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco unified_ip_phone. It was published on February 15, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the telnet server in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G, 7911G, 7941G, 7961G, 7970G, and 7971G running SCCP firmware might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update unified_ip_phone to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0529?

CVE-2008-0529 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco unified_ip_phone. It was published on February 15, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0529?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0529?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update unified_ip_phone to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0529?

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