UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2008-08-25

CVE-2008-3778

avaya sip_enablement_services Security Advisory (CVE-2008-3778)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-3778 impacting avaya sip_enablement_services. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The remote management interface in SIP Enablement Services (SES) Server in Avaya SIP Enablement Services 5.0, and Communication Manager (CM) 5.0 on the S8300C with SES enabled, proceeds with Core router updates even when a login is invalid, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (messaging outage) or gain privileges via an update request.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product avaya / sip_enablement_services
Affected Versions 5.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-3778 impacting avaya sip_enablement_services.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-3778.yaml
id: cve-2008-3778

info:
  name: avaya sip_enablement_services - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-3778 affecting avaya sip_enablement_services.
    Evaluation: The remote management interface in SIP Enablement Services (SES) Server in Avaya SIP Enablement Services 5.0, and Communication Manager (CM) 5.0 on th...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-3778
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2008-3778
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2008-3778,avaya,sip_enablement_services,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "sip_enablement_services"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-3778.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-3778
# Target: avaya sip_enablement_services | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-3778 (avaya sip_enablement_services)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against avaya sip_enablement_services scope (5.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-3778.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-3778
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install sip_enablement_services 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade sip_enablement_services 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update sip_enablement_services

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i sip_enablement_services 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i sip_enablement_services

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-3778 in avaya sip_enablement_services?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update avaya sip_enablement_services packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-3778?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-3778?

CVE-2008-3778 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-3778
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor avaya
Product sip_enablement_services
Published 2008-08-25
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P