How severe is CVE-2008-4444?

CVE-2008-4444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4444?

CVE-2008-4444 primarily affects Cisco Unified Ip Phone 7940g. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4444?

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-2008-4444 published?

CVE-2008-4444 was published on 2009-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4444

CVE-2008-4444 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Ip Phone 7940g with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Unified Ip Phone 7940g
Published: 2009-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Unified IP Phone (aka SIP phone) 7960G and 7940G with firmware P0S3-08-9-00 and possibly other versions before 8.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP) packet with malformed headers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4444?: Cisco Unified IP Phone (aka SIP phone) 7960G and 7940G with firmware P0S3-08-9-00 and possibly other versions before 8.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP) packet with malformed headers.
How severe is CVE-2008-4444?: CVE-2008-4444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4444?: CVE-2008-4444 primarily affects Cisco Unified Ip Phone 7940g. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4444?: 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-2008-4444 published?: CVE-2008-4444 was published on 2009-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unified_ip_phone_7940g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unified_ip_phone_7960g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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