CVE-2007-2293 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.6 Published 26 Apr 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the SIP T.38 SDP parser of Asterisk.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-2293?

CVE-2007-2293 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Apr 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the process_sdp function in chan_sip.c of the SIP channel T.38 SDP parser in Asterisk before 1.4.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) T38FaxRateManagement or (2) T38FaxUdpEC SDP parameter in an SIP message, as demonstrated using SIP INVITE.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2293?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asterisk Asterisk.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2293?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-2293 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2293 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-2293, GHSA-hrm2-xm5m-6mfh.