7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-2297

First published: Thu Apr 26 2007(Updated: )

The SIP channel driver (chan_sip) in Asterisk before 1.2.18 and 1.4.x before 1.4.3 does not properly parse SIP UDP packets that do not contain a valid response code, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Asterisk=1.2.0_beta1
Asterisk=1.2.0_beta2
Asterisk=1.2.10
Asterisk=1.2.11
Asterisk=1.2.12
Asterisk=1.2.13
Asterisk=1.2.14
Asterisk=1.2.15
Asterisk=1.2.16
Asterisk=1.2.17
Asterisk=1.4.1
Asterisk=1.4.2
Asterisk=1.4_beta

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-2297?

    CVE-2007-2297 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-2297?

    To fix CVE-2007-2297, upgrade Asterisk to version 1.2.18 or later or 1.4.3 or later.

  • Which versions of Asterisk are affected by CVE-2007-2297?

    CVE-2007-2297 affects Asterisk versions 1.2.0_beta1 through 1.2.17 and 1.4.1 through 1.4.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-2297 classified as?

    CVE-2007-2297 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting the SIP channel driver in Asterisk.

  • Can CVE-2007-2297 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-2297 can be exploited remotely through malformed SIP UDP packets.

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