Description
A vulnerability has been found in Kamailio 5.5. This affects the function yyerror_at of the file src/core/cfg.y of the component Grammar Rule Handler. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be performed locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The actual existence of this vulnerability is currently in question. 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-329877 | Kamailio Grammar Rule cfg.y yyerror_at null pointer dereference vdb-entry technical-description
- VDB-329877 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) signature permissions-required
- Submit #673241 | Kamailio Project Kamailio SIP Server 5.5 NULL Pointer Dereference third-party-advisory
- https://shimo.im/docs/vVqRMVMlrycMO63y/ exploit
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/02/3 related