CVE-2008-3263
CWE-399Published: July 22, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
The IAX2 protocol implementation in Asterisk Open Source 1.0.x, 1.2.x before 1.2.30, and 1.4.x before 1.4.21.2; Business Edition A.x.x, B.x.x before B.2.5.4, and C.x.x before C.1.10.3; AsteriskNOW; Appliance Developer Kit 0.x.x; and s800i 1.0.x before 1.2.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (call-number exhaustion and CPU consumption) by quickly sending a large number of IAX2 (IAX) POKE requests.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-3263 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-3263. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-3263 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts