CVE-2021-43303: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 16, 2022
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Updated

Buffer overflow in PJSUA API when calling pjsuacalldump. An attacker-controlled 'buffer' argument may cause a buffer overflow, since supplying an output buffer smaller than 128 characters may overflow the output buffer, regardless of the 'maxlen' argument supplied

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/asterisk
1:16.28.0~dfsg-0+deb10u41:16.28.0~dfsg-0+deb11u31:16.28.0~dfsg-0+deb11u41:20.6.0~dfsg+~cs6.13.40431414-2
debian/ring<=20190215.1.f152c98~ds1-1+deb10u1, <=20210112.2.b757bac~ds1-1
20190215.1.f152c98~ds1-1+deb10u220230206.0~ds2-1.120231201.0~ds1-1
ubuntu/ring<20180228.1.503
20180228.1.503
ubuntu/ring<20190215.1.
20190215.1.
Teluu PJSIP<=2.11.1
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Feb 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:01 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-43303?

CVE-2021-43303 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the PJSUA API when calling pjsua_call_dump.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43303?

The severity of CVE-2021-43303 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-43303?

CVE-2021-43303 affects Teluu Pjsip versions up to 2.11.1 and Debian Linux 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-43303?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-43303 by supplying an output buffer smaller than 128 characters, causing a buffer overflow.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-43303?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-43303 at the following references: [link 1](https://github.com/pjsip/pjproject/security/advisories/GHSA-qcvw-h34v-c7r9), [link 2](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00035.html), [link 3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00021.html).

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