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Linksys RT31P2 VoIP router denial of service vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Note VU#621566

Original Release Date: 2006-04-19 | Last Revised: 2006-05-05

Overview

The Linksys RT31P2 VoIP router contains several vulnerabilities that may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service.

Description

The Linksys RT31P2 is a broadband router that includes Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone functionality. The RT31P2 unit fails to properly handle malformed Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) messages, which are used by VoIP.

Impact

A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service condition. For example, when the phone is being used (off-hook), an attacker may be able to disrupt the call. When the phone is not being used (on-hook), an attacker may be able to cause the phone to stop working.

Solution

We are currently unaware of a practical solution to this problem. The RT31P2 has been discontinued by Linksys.

Vendor Information

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to Peter Thermos and Guy Hadsall of Palindrome Technologies for reporting this vulnerability.

This document was written by Will Dormann.

Other Information

CVE IDs: None
Severity Metric: 1.35
Date Public: 2006-04-19
Date First Published: 2006-04-19
Date Last Updated: 2006-05-05 00:49 UTC
Document Revision: 11

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