CVE-2016-2385
Published Apr 11, 2016 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Heap-based buffer overflow in the encode_msg function in encode_msg.c in the SEAS module in Kamailio (formerly OpenSER and SER) before 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and process crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large SIP packet.
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QFinch assessment
Heap-based buffer overflow in the encode_msg function in encode_msg.c in the SEAS module in Kamailio (formerly OpenSER and SER) before 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and process crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a large SIP packet.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 40%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- packetstormsecurity.com ↗
- Patch commit ↗
- census-labs.com ↗
- DSA-3535 ↗
- 39638 ↗
- DSA-3537 ↗
- 20160330 CVE-2016-2385 Kamailio SEAS module heap buffer overflow ↗
- www.kamailio.org ↗
Record history
Published Apr 11, 2016 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026