CVE-2026-90779
SIPp through 3.7.7 Stack Buffer Overflow via createAuthHeader Algorithm Parameter
Description
SIPp through 3.7.7 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in createAuthHeader() when processing SIP authentication challenges with oversized algorithm parameters. A malicious SIP server can send a crafted 401 or 407 challenge to corrupt the stack and crash the client process.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 13, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 13, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update SIPp to version 3.7.7 or later.
- Ensure proper handling of authentication challenge parameters.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description SIPp through 3.7.7 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in createAuthHeader() when processing SIP authentication challenges with oversized algorithm parameters. A malicious SIP server can send a crafted 401 or 407 challenge to corrupt the stack and crash the client process. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-121 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/90xxx/CVE-2026-90779.json">CVE-2026-90779</a> Added Reference https://github.com/SIPp/sipp Added Reference https://github.com/SIPp/sipp/blob/v3.7.7/src/auth.cpp#L183-L192 Added Reference https://github.com/SIPp/sipp/commit/1d4a5622bea34d0b5cdff333e6b5734608e30af7 Added Reference https://github.com/SIPp/sipp/pull/880 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sipp-through-3.7.7-stack-buffer-overflow-via-createauthheader-algorithm-parameter