#VU103241 Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in BroadWorks Network Server - CVE-2025-20165

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#VU103241 Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in BroadWorks Network Server - CVE-2025-20165

Published: January 22, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU103241
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20165
CWE-ID: CWE-789
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BroadWorks Network Server
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled memory allocation for certain SIP requests. A remote attacker can send specially crafted SIP traffic to the affected system and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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