Grandstream SIP Phone SIP message sequence denial of service

sipphone-sip-dos (36170) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

Grandstream SIP Phone GXV-3000 running firmware 1.0.1.7 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper handling of the state engine in the SIP stack. By sending sequences of specially-crafted SIP INVITE messages and 183 Session Progress messages, a remote attacker could eavesdrop and obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.

Platforms Affected:

  • Grandstream, Grandstream SIP Phone GXV-3000 1.0.1.7

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of the Grandstream SIP Phone (1.0.1.12 or later), available from the Grandstream Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Denial of Service

References:

  • Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Wed Aug 22 2007 - 08:18:37 CDT, Remote eavesdropping with SIP Phone GXV-3000 at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-08/0401.html.
  • Grandstream Web site, Grandstream SIP Phone at http://www.grandstream.com/.
  • BID-25399: Grandstream GXV-3000 Phone Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
  • CVE-2007-4498: The Grandstream SIP Phone GXV-3000 with firmware 1.0.1.7, Loader 1.0.0.6, and Boot 1.0.0.18 allows remote attackers to force silent call completion, eavesdrop on the phone's local environment, and cause a denial of service (blocked call reception) via a certain SIP INVITE message followed by a certain SIP/2.0 183 Session Progress message.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2007-2970: Grandstream GXV3000 Remote Eavesdropping and Denial of Service Vulnerability
  • SA26568: Grandstream GXV3000 Eavesdropping and Denial of Service Vulnerability
  • SECTRACK ID: 1018598: Gransdstream GXV3000 IP Video Phone Lets Remote Users Eavesdrop on Conversations on Deny Service

Reported:

Aug 22, 2007

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