CVE-2008-3799

Name: CVE-2008-3799
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-26T16:21:44.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3799 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 through 12.4, when VoIP is configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and voice-service outage) via unspecified valid SIP messages.. EPSS estimates a 3.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory leak in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 through 12.4, when VoIP is configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and voice-service outage) via unspecified valid SIP messages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.14%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios	12.2
Cisco	Ios	12.3
Cisco	Ios	12.4

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/31990Third Party Advisory
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a01562.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020939Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2670Permissions Required
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5927Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31990Third Party Advisory
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a01562.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020939Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2670Permissions Required
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5927Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3799?

How severe is CVE-2008-3799?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3799 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3799?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST