SB2021022609 - Buffer overflow in asterisk (Alpine package)



SB2021022609 - Buffer overflow in asterisk (Alpine package)

Published: February 26, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021022609
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35776)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

A buffer overflow in res_pjsip_diversion.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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.