CVE-2020-35776: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 18, 2021
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Updated

A buffer overflow in respjsipdiversion.c in Sangoma Asterisk versions 13.38.1, 16.15.1, 17.9.1, and 18.1.1 allows remote attacker to crash Asterisk by deliberately misusing SIP 181 responses.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Asterisk>=13.0.0<=13.38.1
Asterisk>=16.0.0<=16.15.1
Asterisk>=17.0.0<=17.9.1
Asterisk>=18.0<=18.1.1

Event History

Feb 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-35776?

CVE-2020-35776 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Sangoma Asterisk versions 13.38.1, 16.15.1, 17.9.1, and 18.1.1 that allows a remote attacker to crash Asterisk by misusing SIP 181 responses.

2

How does CVE-2020-35776 affect Digium Asterisk?

CVE-2020-35776 affects Digium Asterisk versions 13.38.1, 16.15.1, 17.9.1, and 18.1.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35776?

CVE-2020-35776 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-35776?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-35776 by deliberately misusing SIP 181 responses to cause a buffer overflow and crash Asterisk.

5

Are there any fixes available for CVE-2020-35776?

Yes, you can find fixes for CVE-2020-35776 in the security advisory AST-2021-001 provided by the Asterisk Project.

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