LoudHush 1.3.6 iax_net_read memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in LoudHush 1.3.6. Affected by this issue is the function iax_net_read. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-2923. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LoudHush 1.3.6. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function iax_net_read. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

The iax_net_read function in the iaxclient open source library, as used in multiple products including (a) LoudHush 1.3.6, (b) IDE FISK 1.35 and earlier, (c) Kiax 0.8.5 and earlier, (d) DIAX, (e) Ziaxphone, (f) IAX Phone, (g) X-lite, (h) MediaX, (i) Extreme Networks ePhone, and (j) iaxComm before 1.2.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted IAX 2 (IAX2) packets with truncated (1) full frames or (2) mini-frames, which are detected in a length check but still processed, leading to buffer overflows related to negative length values.

The bug was discovered 06/09/2006. The weakness was shared 06/09/2006 by CORE Security with CORE Security Technologies (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-2923 since 06/09/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21791 (GLSA-200606-30 : Kiax: Arbitrary code execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (27047), Tenable (21791), SecurityFocus (BID 18307†), OSVDB (26176†) and Secunia (SA20466†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 21791
Nessus Name: GLSA-200606-30 : Kiax: Arbitrary code execution
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OpenVAS ID: 57842
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200606-30 (kiax)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: CORE Security
Organization: CORE Security Technologies
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-2923 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-2923
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-30724
X-Force: 27047
SecurityFocus: 18307 - IAXClient Multiple Truncated IAX Frames Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 20466 - LoudHush iaxclient Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 26176 - CVE-2006-2923 - IAXClient - Buffer Overflow Issues
Vulnerability Center: 11951 - Multiple Products IAX2 Packets Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-2286

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Created: 03/12/2015 14:25
Updated: 06/21/2019 06:22
Changes: 03/12/2015 14:25 (81), 06/21/2019 06:22 (5)
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