CVE-2023-28096: OpenSIPS, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server implementation, has a memory leak starting in the 2.3 bra

Routine

MEDIUM 4.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-28096 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.5) affecting opensips. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenSIPS, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server implementation, has a memory leak starting in the 2.3 branch and priot to versions 3.1.8 and 3.2.5. The memory leak was detected in the function `parse_mi_request` while performing coverage-guided fuzzing. This issue can be reproduced by sending multiple requests of the form `{"jsonrpc": "2.0","method": "log_le`. This malformed message was tested against an instance of OpenSIPS via FIFO transpo

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-401
Published	2023-03-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: opensips

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-15 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opensips opensips UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.8 · >= 3.2.0 and < 3.2.5

Fixed in: 3.1.8, 3.2.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy opensips || rpm -q opensips || opensips --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade opensips

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade opensips

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison opensips sudo apt install opensips=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold opensips

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list opensips sudo dnf downgrade opensips-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add opensips

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-28096?

opensips: upgrade to 3.1.8, 3.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28096 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28096 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-28096 affect?

CVE-2023-28096 affects opensips. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.5). OpenSIPS, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server implementation, has a memory leak starting in the 2.3 branch and priot to versions 3.1.8 and 3.2.5. The memory leak was detected in the function `parse_mi_request` while performing covera

How urgent is CVE-2023-28096?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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