CVE-2026-39864: Kamailio Auth: Processing Vulnerability For Additional Authenticated User Identity Checks

Published Apr 8, 2026
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Updated

Kamailio is an open source implementation of a SIP Signaling Server. Prior to 6.0.5 and 5.8.7, an out-of-bounds read in the auth module of Kamailio (formerly OpenSER and SER) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via a specially crafted SIP packet if a successful user authentication without a database backend is followed by additional user identity checks. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.0.5 and 5.8.7.

Affected Software

3 affected components
kamailio Kamailio<6.0.5, <5.8.7
kamailio Kamailio<5.8.7
kamailio Kamailio>=6.0.0<6.0.5

Event History

Apr 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-39864?

CVE-2026-39864 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution through an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-39864?

To fix CVE-2026-39864, upgrade Kamailio to version 6.0.6 or 5.8.8 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What versions of Kamailio are affected by CVE-2026-39864?

CVE-2026-39864 affects Kamailio versions prior to 6.0.5 and 5.8.7.

4

Can CVE-2026-39864 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-39864 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute unauthorized actions.

5

Is there a mitigation for CVE-2026-39864 if I cannot upgrade?

If you cannot upgrade, implementing strict access controls and monitoring for unusual activity can serve as temporary mitigations for CVE-2026-39864.

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