Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Kamailio 5.5. Impacted is the function rve_destroy of the file src/core/rvalue.c of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack must be carried out locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. There is ongoing doubt regarding the real existence of this vulnerability. This attack requires manipulating config files which might not be a realistic scenario in many cases. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Kamailio | 5.5 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | kamailio | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 13 | kamailio | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | kamailio | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | kamailio | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | kamailio | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | kamailio | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | kamailio | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | kamailio | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | kamailio | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | kamailio | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | kamailio | No fix yet | — |
References
- VDB-329874 | Kamailio Configuration File rvalue.c rve_destroy heap-based overflow vdb-entry technical-description
- VDB-329874 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) signature permissions-required
- Submit #673224 | Kamailio Project Kamailio SIP Server 5.5 Heap-based Buffer Overflow third-party-advisory
- https://shimo.im/docs/loqeMWMyZGtpEYqn/ exploit
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/02/3 related