CVE-2006-1827: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 18, 2006
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Updated

Integer signedness error in formatjpeg.c in Asterisk 1.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a length value that passes a length check as a negative number, but triggers a buffer overflow when it is used as an unsigned length.

Affected Software

38 affected components
Asterisk=0.4
Asterisk=1.2.0_beta1
Asterisk<=1.2.6
Asterisk=0.7.1
Asterisk=0.1.9
Asterisk=0.2.0
Asterisk=0.1.3
Asterisk=0.3.0
Asterisk=0.7.2
Asterisk=0.5.0
Asterisk=0.2
Asterisk=1.0.9
Asterisk=1.0.2
Asterisk=0.1.11
Asterisk=1.0_rc2
Asterisk=0.1.6
Asterisk=0.1.9.1
Asterisk=1.0.1
Asterisk=1.0.3
Asterisk=1.0.5
Asterisk=0.1.8
Asterisk=0.1.12
Asterisk=1.0.6
Asterisk=0.1.0
Asterisk=0.1.7
Asterisk=1.0.4
Asterisk=1.0.8
Asterisk=0.1.1
Asterisk=0.1.2
Asterisk=0.1.4
Asterisk=1.0.0
Asterisk=1.0.7
Asterisk=0.7.0
Asterisk=0.1.5
Asterisk=0.3
Asterisk=0.4.0
Asterisk=0.1.10
Asterisk=1.0_rc1

Event History

Apr 18, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1827?

CVE-2006-1827 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-1827?

To fix CVE-2006-1827, update Asterisk to version 1.2.7 or later.

3

Which versions of Asterisk are affected by CVE-2006-1827?

CVE-2006-1827 affects Asterisk versions up to and including 1.2.6.

4

Can CVE-2006-1827 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-1827 can be exploited remotely by attackers.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1827?

CVE-2006-1827 is an integer signedness error leading to a buffer overflow.

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