How severe is CVE-2008-0529?

CVE-2008-0529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0529?

CVE-2008-0529 primarily affects Cisco Skinny Client Control Protocol (sccp) Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0529?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0529 published?

CVE-2008-0529 was published on 2008-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0529

CVE-2008-0529 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Skinny Client Control Protocol (sccp) Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Cisco Skinny Client Control Protocol (sccp) Firmware
Published: 2008-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the telnet server in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G, 7911G, 7941G, 7961G, 7970G, and 7971G running SCCP firmware might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0529?: Buffer overflow in the telnet server in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G, 7911G, 7941G, 7961G, 7970G, and 7971G running SCCP firmware might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command.
How severe is CVE-2008-0529?: CVE-2008-0529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0529?: CVE-2008-0529 primarily affects Cisco Skinny Client Control Protocol (sccp) Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0529?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0529 published?: CVE-2008-0529 was published on 2008-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:skinny_client_control_protocol_\(sccp\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:session_initiation_protocol_\(sip\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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