Asterisk prior 23.4.1 chan_unistim out-of-bounds write
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Summary
A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Asterisk. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component chan_unistim. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-57194. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Asterisk and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component chan_unistim. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Asterisk is an open source private branch exchange and telephony toolkit. Prior to Asterisk 20.20.1, 21.12.3, 22.10.1, 23.4.1 and Certified Asterisk 20.7-cert11, 22.8-cert3, an out-of-bounds write in `chan_unistim` `DIALPAGE` digit handling can overflow the `phone_number` field and crash Asterisk when an attacker sends a carefully crafted incoming request packet. The `chan_unistim` module must be loaded and configured with a valid `UNISTIM UDP port` that the attacker can reach. The attacker must register as a configured `phone MAC`, or the deployment must have an equivalent `production/autoprovisioning` path that allows the client to reach the main page. This issue is fixed in Asterisk 20.20.1, 21.12.3, 22.10.1, 23.4.1 and Certified Asterisk 20.7-cert11, 22.8-cert3.
The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-57194 since 06/24/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.
Upgrading to version 20.20.1, 21.12.3, 22.10.1, 23.4.1, 20.7-cert11 or 22.8-cert3 eliminates this vulnerability.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6
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CNA Base Score: 5.9
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-bounds writeCWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Asterisk 20.20.1/21.12.3/22.10.1/23.4.1/20.7-cert11/22.8-cert3
Timeline
06/24/2026 CVE reserved10/27/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/27/2026 VulDB entry created
10/27/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-57194 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-57194
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-427486
Entry
Created: 10/27/2026 18:28Changes: 10/27/2026 18:28 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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