CVE-2012-1183: Buffer Overflow
Stack-based buffer overflow in the milliwattgenerate 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 internaltiming option is off, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large number of samples in an audio packet.
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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.