Description
A vulnerability was detected in Kamailio 5.5. The affected element is the function sr_push_yy_state of the file src/core/cfg.lex of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation results in use after free. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit is now public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. 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-329875 | Kamailio Configuration File cfg.lex sr_push_yy_state use after free vdb-entry technical-description
- VDB-329875 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) signature permissions-required
- Submit #673225 | Kamailio Project Kamailio SIP Server 5.5 Use After Free third-party-advisory
- https://shimo.im/docs/ZzkLMVMLOzIRlpAQ/ exploit
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/02/3 related