CVE-2008-1333
First published: Thu Mar 20 2008(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in Asterisk Open Source 1.6.x before 1.6.0-beta6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via logging messages that are not properly handled by (1) the ast_verbose logging API call, or (2) the astman_append function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Asterisk | =1.6.0_beta4 | |
| Asterisk | =1.6.0_beta3 | |
| Asterisk | =1.6.0_beta5 | |
| Asterisk | =1.6.0_beta2 | |
| Asterisk | =1.6.0_beta1 |
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Reference Links
- http://downloads.digium.com/pub/security/AST-2008-004.html
- http://www.asterisk.org/node/48466
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28311
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019630
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29426
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1525
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29456
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0928
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41301
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489823/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1333?
CVE-2008-1333 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1333?
To fix CVE-2008-1333, upgrade to Asterisk Open Source version 1.6.0-beta6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1333?
CVE-2008-1333 affects Asterisk Open Source versions 1.6.0-beta1 through 1.6.0-beta5.
Can CVE-2008-1333 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1333 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What components of Asterisk are vulnerable in CVE-2008-1333?
CVE-2008-1333 specifically affects the ast_verbose logging API call and the astman_append function.
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