CVE-2023-40018: FreeSWITCH allows remote users to trigger out of bounds write by offering an ICE candidate with unknown component ID

Published Sep 15, 2023
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Updated

FreeSWITCH is a Software Defined Telecom Stack enabling the digital transformation from proprietary telecom switches to a software implementation that runs on any commodity hardware. Prior to version 1.10.10, FreeSWITCH allows remote users to trigger out of bounds write by offering an ICE candidate with unknown component ID. When an SDP is offered with any ICE candidates with an unknown component ID, FreeSWITCH will make an out of bounds write to its arrays. By abusing this vulnerability, an attacker is able to corrupt FreeSWITCH memory leading to an undefined behavior of the system or a crash of it. Version 1.10.10 contains a patch for this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FreeSWITCH FreeSWITCH<1.10.10

Event History

Sep 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-40018?

CVE-2023-40018 is a vulnerability in FreeSWITCH that allows remote users to trigger an out-of-bounds write.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40018?

CVE-2023-40018 has a severity rating of high.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-40018?

Versions up to and excluding 1.10.10 of FreeSWITCH are affected by CVE-2023-40018.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-40018?

To fix CVE-2023-40018, it is recommended to update to version 1.10.10 of FreeSWITCH or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-40018?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-40018 in the official advisory from SignalWire on GitHub.

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