CVE-2026-82608
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Kamailio SIP Server

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-82608, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-31

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: VulDB

Description

A vulnerability was determined in Kamailio up to 5.5.0/6.0.7. This affects the function get_4bytes of the file src/modules/ims_registrar_scscf/cxdx_avp.c of the component AVP Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds read. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This patch is called abb5d60af6eefbd367bf6588c5589566b090e272. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue. The vendor points out, that "[v]ersion 5.5.0 is old and not maintained anymore."

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Published
2026-08-31
Last Modified
2026-08-31
Generated
2026-08-31
AI Q&A
2026-08-31
EPSS Evaluated
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
kamailio kamailio to 5.5.0|end_including=6.0.7 (inc)
kamailio kamailio to 6.0.7 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in Kamailio, specifically in the function get_4bytes within the file src/modules/ims_registrar_scscf/cxdx_avp.c. It occurs due to missing length checks before reading 4-byte values from Unsigned32 answer AVPs. This can lead to reading past the declared data length, potentially causing memory corruption or incorrect values.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, monitor Kamailio logs for malformed SIP or Diameter packets, especially those triggering errors in ims_registrar_scscf or related IMS modules. Check for crashes or unexpected behavior in these modules. Use network traffic analysis tools like Wireshark to inspect Diameter protocol messages for missing length checks in Unsigned32 AVPs.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by sending malformed packets to a vulnerable Kamailio server. This may result in memory corruption, crashes, or incorrect processing of SIP messages. Attackers could leverage this to disrupt services or gain unauthorized access, depending on the server's configuration and environment.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch abb5d60af6eefbd367bf6588c5589566b090e272 immediately. Update Kamailio to a patched version. If using version 5.5.0, upgrade to a supported version as it is no longer maintained. Monitor IMS modules for unusual activity and restrict access to Diameter interfaces.

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