Asterisk Zaptel 1.4.5.1 sethdlc.c memory corruption ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Asterisk Zaptel 1.4.5.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the file sethdlc.c. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2007-5690. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. The existence of this vulnerability is still disputed at present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Asterisk Zaptel 1.4.5.1 (Communications System). Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file sethdlc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

** DISPUTED ** Buffer overflow in sethdlc.c in the Asterisk Zaptel 1.4.5.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long device name (interface name) in the ifr_name field. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating that the application requires root access, so privilege boundaries are not crossed.

The weakness was published 10/29/2007 by Michal Bucko as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-5690 since 10/29/2007. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 28302 (Fedora 8 : zaptel-1.4.6-1.fc8 (2007-2860)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (37335), Tenable (28302), SecurityFocus (BID 26160†), SecurityTracker (ID 1018885†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-16972†). Similar entry is available at VDB-39441. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 28302
Nessus Name: Fedora 8 : zaptel-1.4.6-1.fc8 (2007-2860)
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OpenVAS ID: 861198
OpenVAS Name: Family Connections argv[1] Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Michal Bucko
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-5690 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5690
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39440
X-Force: 37335
SecurityFocus: 26160 - Zaptel SetHDLC.C Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1018885 - [Vendor Disputes Security Impact] Zaptel Buffer Overflow in 'sethdlc.c' May Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Vulnerability Center: 16972 - Digium Asterisk Zaptel Buffer Overflow Allows Local Users to Elevate Privileges, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 08/08/2024 17:51
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (62), 12/24/2017 09:35 (14), 07/29/2021 14:37 (2), 08/08/2024 17:51 (16)
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