CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-1183: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 18 2012(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the milliwatt_generate function in the Miliwatt application in Asterisk 1.4.x before 1.4.44, 1.6.x before 1.6.2.23, 1.8.x before 1.8.10.1, and 10.x before 10.2.1, when the o option is used and the internal_timing option is off, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large number of samples in an audio packet.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Asterisk>=1.4.0<1.4.44
Asterisk>=1.6.0<1.6.2.23
Asterisk>=1.8.0<1.8.10.1
Asterisk>=10.0.0<10.2.1
Debian GNU/Linux=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1183?

    CVE-2012-1183 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause a denial of service through stack-based buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1183?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-1183, users should upgrade Asterisk to versions 1.4.44, 1.6.2.23, 1.8.10.1, or 10.2.1 or later.

  • Which versions of Asterisk are affected by CVE-2012-1183?

    CVE-2012-1183 affects Asterisk versions prior to 1.4.44, 1.6.2.23, 1.8.10.1, and 10.2.1.

  • Can CVE-2012-1183 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-1183 can be exploited remotely by attackers if certain configuration options are set.

  • What impact does CVE-2012-1183 have on affected systems?

    CVE-2012-1183 can cause a denial of service, impacting the availability of the Asterisk application on affected systems.

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