How severe is CVE-2008-3778?

CVE-2008-3778 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3778 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3778?

CVE-2008-3778 primarily affects Avaya Sip Enablement Services. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3778?

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-2008-3778 published?

CVE-2008-3778 was published on 2008-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3778

CVE-2008-3778 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avaya Sip Enablement Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Avaya Sip Enablement Services
Published: 2008-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The remote management interface in SIP Enablement Services (SES) Server in Avaya SIP Enablement Services 5.0, and Communication Manager (CM) 5.0 on the S8300C with SES enabled, proceeds with Core router updates even when a login is invalid, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (messaging outage) or gain privileges via an update request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3778?: The remote management interface in SIP Enablement Services (SES) Server in Avaya SIP Enablement Services 5.0, and Communication Manager (CM) 5.0 on the S8300C with SES enabled, proceeds with Core router updates even when a login is invalid, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (messaging outage) or gain privileges via an update request.
How severe is CVE-2008-3778?: CVE-2008-3778 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3778 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3778?: CVE-2008-3778 primarily affects Avaya Sip Enablement Services. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3778?: 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-2008-3778 published?: CVE-2008-3778 was published on 2008-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:avaya:sip_enablement_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:communication_manager:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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