How severe is CVE-2008-3799?

CVE-2008-3799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3799 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3799?

CVE-2008-3799 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3799?

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-2008-3799 published?

CVE-2008-3799 was published on 2008-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3799

CVE-2008-3799 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios 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-772.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Cisco Ios
Published: 2008-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Memory leak in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 through 12.4, when VoIP is configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and voice-service outage) via unspecified valid SIP messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3799?: Memory leak in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 through 12.4, when VoIP is configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and voice-service outage) via unspecified valid SIP messages.
How severe is CVE-2008-3799?: CVE-2008-3799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3799 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3799?: CVE-2008-3799 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3799?: 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-2008-3799 published?: CVE-2008-3799 was published on 2008-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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