CVE-2007-5690: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Oct 29 2007(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** Buffer overflow in sethdlc.c in the Asterisk Zaptel 1.4.5.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long device name (interface name) in the ifr_name field. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating that the application requires root access, so privilege boundaries are not crossed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Asterisk | =1.4.5.1 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- http://www.eleytt.com/advisories/eleytt_ZAPTEL.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26160
- http://downloads.digium.com/pub/asa/AST-2007-024.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018885
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3319
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37335
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483481/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482597/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5690?
CVE-2007-5690 is disputed, but it is potentially serious as it involves a buffer overflow that could allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5690?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5690, consider upgrading to a newer version of Asterisk Zaptel, beyond 1.4.5.1, if available.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5690?
CVE-2007-5690 affects local users of Asterisk Zaptel version 1.4.5.1 who can specify long device names.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2007-5690?
CVE-2007-5690 is a buffer overflow vulnerability located in sethdlc.c that may allow privilege escalation.
Is CVE-2007-5690 still a concern today?
CVE-2007-5690 may not be a major concern today due to its age and the availability of newer software versions, but it is still important to maintain updated systems.
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/status
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/asterisk
- canonical/asterisk
- version/asterisk/1.4.5.1
- status/disputed