CVE-2007-4455
First published: Wed Aug 22 2007(Updated: )
The SIP channel driver (chan_sip) in Asterisk Open Source 1.4.x before 1.4.11, AsteriskNOW before beta7, Asterisk Appliance Developer Kit 0.x before 0.8.0, and s800i (Asterisk Appliance) 1.x before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a SIP dialog that causes a large number of history entries to be created.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Asterisk | <=1.4.9 | |
| Digium Asterisk Appliance Developer Kit | <=0.7 | |
| Digium AsteriskNOW | <=beta_6 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/Aug/0393.html
- http://downloads.digium.com/pub/asa/AST-2007-020.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25392
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018595
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26553
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3047
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2953
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36145
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4455?
CVE-2007-4455 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4455?
To fix CVE-2007-4455, update Asterisk to version 1.4.11 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-4455?
CVE-2007-4455 affects Asterisk Open Source 1.4.x before 1.4.11, AsteriskNOW before beta7, and the Asterisk Appliance Developer Kit 0.x before 0.8.0.
Can CVE-2007-4455 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-4455 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted SIP dialog.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-4455?
The potential impact of CVE-2007-4455 is denial of service, leading to service disruptions or outages.
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