VDB-25768 · CVE-2005-2242 · EDB 25967

Cisco CallManager up to 3.2 ctimgr.exe memory allocation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Cisco CallManager up to 3.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the file ctimgr.exe. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory allocation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2005-2242. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Cisco CallManager up to 3.2 (Unified Communication Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file ctimgr.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory allocation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-789. The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Cisco CallManager (CCM) 3.2 and earlier, 3.3 before 3.3(5), 4.0 before 4.0(2a)SR2b, and 4.1 4.1 before 4.1(3)SR1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and restart) via crafted packets to (1) the CTI Manager (ctimgr.exe) or (2) the CallManager (ccm.exe).

The weakness was presented 07/12/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-2242 since 07/12/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38517 (Cisco CallManager CCM.EXE Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (25967) and SecurityFocus (BID 14252†). See VDB-25770, VDB-25769 and VDB-25767 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Unified Communication Software

Vendor

Cisco

Name

CallManager

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License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.cisco.com/

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory allocation
CWE: CWE-789 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Access: Public
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-2242 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2242
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25768
SecurityFocus: 14252 - Cisco CallManager CCM.EXE Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 06/30/2025 05:59
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (49), 07/29/2017 18:00 (3), 12/03/2024 03:53 (27), 06/30/2025 05:59 (3)
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