CVE-2007-5583
CVE-2007-5583 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ip Phone 7940 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Cisco Ip Phone 7940
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cisco IP Phone 7940 with firmware P0S3-08-7-00 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service ("486 Busy" responses or device reboot) via a sequence of SIP INVITE transactions in which the Request-URI lacks a user name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-4459.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5583?
- Cisco IP Phone 7940 with firmware P0S3-08-7-00 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service ("486 Busy" responses or device reboot) via a sequence of SIP INVITE transactions in which the Request-URI lacks a user name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-4459.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5583?
- CVE-2007-5583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5583 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5583?
- CVE-2007-5583 affects Cisco Ip Phone 7940. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5583?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-5583 published?
- CVE-2007-5583 was published on 2007-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-December/058837.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-December/058932.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/Dec/0196.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26711
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019059
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38853
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4692
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ip_phone_7940:*:firmware_p0s3-08-7-00:*:*:*:*:*:*
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