CVE-2018-14767
CVE-2018-14767 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kamailio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Kamailio
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Kamailio before 5.0.7 and 5.1.x before 5.1.4, a crafted SIP message with a double "To" header and an empty "To" tag causes a segmentation fault and crash. The reason is missing input validation in the "build_res_buf_from_sip_req" core function. This could result in denial of service and potentially the execution of arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14767?
- In Kamailio before 5.0.7 and 5.1.x before 5.1.4, a crafted SIP message with a double "To" header and an empty "To" tag causes a segmentation fault and crash. The reason is missing input validation in the "build_res_buf_from_sip_req" core function. This could result in denial of service and potentially the execution of arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14767?
- CVE-2018-14767 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-14767 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-14767?
- CVE-2018-14767 primarily affects Kamailio. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14767?
- 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-2018-14767 published?
- CVE-2018-14767 was published on 2018-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00018.html
- https://skalatan.de/blog/advisory-hw-2018-05
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4267
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kamailio:kamailio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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