CVE-2018-15497

The Mitel MiVoice 5330e VoIP device is affected by memory corruption flaws in the SIP/SDP packet handling functionality

published October 23, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty sequence of SIP/SDP packets is all it takes to send your Mitel MiVoice 5330e into a tailspin! Think of it like a restaurant staff overwhelmed by a flood of orders that they can't handle; the kitchen just stops working, and customers are left waiting. That’s precisely what happens when this vulnerability is exploited—your VoIP device could be knocked out of service! This vulnerability can lead to a denial of service, leaving your communication lines silent and potentially opening the door for remote code execution. Imagine a crucial meeting where no one can hear each other; that's the chaos this flaw can cause!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant staff overwhelmed by a flood of orders that they can't handle; the kitchen just stops working, and customers are left waiting. That’s precisely what happens when this vulnerability is exploited—your VoIP device could be knocked out of service! The memory corruption flaws in the SIP/SDP packet handling of the Mitel MiVoice 5330e can be triggered remotely by sending specific patterns of packets, causing the device to crash or misbehave.

What to do

This vulnerability can lead to a denial of service, leaving your communication lines silent and potentially opening the door for remote code execution. Imagine a crucial meeting where no one can hear each other; that's the chaos this flaw can cause! To protect your systems, update to the latest firmware version provided by Mitel as soon as possible. Regularly check for updates and monitor your network traffic to identify any suspicious activity. Don't let your communication systems be the weak link! You've got this! Stay proactive, follow these steps, and keep your VoIP communication secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04867 · 92.0th percentile
Published
2018-10-23T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 OCT 21:00Z
    The Mitel MiVoice 5330e VoIP device is affected by memory corruption flaws in the SIP/SDP packet handling functionality
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