The SIP server on several versions of Avaya SIP Enablement Services (SES) was found to contain input validation vulnerabilities. This could potentially allow for an authenticated SIP client to execute arbitrary code. Avaya believes the actual threat to exploit this vulnerability to be extremely low given the product's design.
Avaya would like to thank VoIPshield for reporting these issues. The notices from VoIPshield can be found at:
The SIP server on several versions of Avaya SIP Enablement Services (SES) was found to be vulnerable to a Man in the Middle (MITM) attack.
Avaya would like to thank VoIPshield for reporting this issue. The notice from VoIPshield can be found at:
| Product: | Affected Version(s): | Risk Level: | Actions: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avaya SIP Enablement Services | 3.x, 4.0, 5.0 | Low | See recommended actions below. This issue will be addressed in accordance with Avaya's Product Security Vulnerability Response Policy |
Recommended Actions:
For all vulnerable versions of Avaya SES,
Avaya recommends that customers restrict local
and network access to the server. This restriction should be
enforced through the use of physical security, firewalls, ACLs,
VPNs, and other generally-accepted networking practices until such
time as an update becomes available and can be installed.
Additional information may also be available via the Avaya support website and through your Avaya account representative. Please contact your Avaya product support representative, or dial 1-800-242-2121, with any questions.
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V 1.0 - April 7, 2008 - Initial Statement issued.
V 2.0 - April 10, 2008 - Updated Overview section with further information.
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