CVE-2017-7853: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 13 2017(Updated: )
In libosip2 in GNU oSIP 4.1.0 and 5.0.0, a malformed SIP message can lead to a heap buffer overflow in the msg_osip_body_parse() function defined in osipparser2/osip_message_parse.c, resulting in a remote DoS.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU oSIP | =5.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7853?
CVE-2017-7853 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote denial of service attacks caused by heap buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7853?
The recommended fix for CVE-2017-7853 is to upgrade to a patched version of GNU oSIP that addresses the vulnerability.
Which versions of GNU oSIP are affected by CVE-2017-7853?
CVE-2017-7853 affects GNU oSIP versions 4.1.0 and 5.0.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2017-7853?
CVE-2017-7853 is associated with denial of service attacks due to vulnerabilities in SIP message parsing.
What component of GNU oSIP is vulnerable in CVE-2017-7853?
CVE-2017-7853 affects the msg_osip_body_parse() function in the libosip2 library.
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