CVE-2018-16657

Original summary

Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026

In Kamailio before 5.0.7 and 5.1.x before 5.1.4, a crafted SIP message with an invalid Via header causes a segmentation fault and crashes Kamailio. The reason is missing input validation in the crcitt_string_array core function for calculating a CRC hash for To tags. (An additional error is present in the check_via_address core function: this function also misses input validation.) This could result in denial of service and potentially the execution of arbitrary code.

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Affected products

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Remediation

Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.

1. Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
2. Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
3. Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.

Evidence coverage

SSVC priority

MEDIUM

Confidence

Not available

Aliases

None reported

Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.

Sources and record history

1. DSA-4292 ↗
2. [debian-lts-announce] 20180912 [SECURITY] [DLA 1503-1] kamailio security update ↗
3. skalatan.de ↗

Record history

Published Sep 7, 2018 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026