CVE-2007-2293
CVE-2007-2293 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asterisk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Asterisk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the process_sdp function in chan_sip.c of the SIP channel T.38 SDP parser in Asterisk before 1.4.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) T38FaxRateManagement or (2) T38FaxUdpEC SDP parameter in an SIP message, as demonstrated using SIP INVITE.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2293?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the process_sdp function in chan_sip.c of the SIP channel T.38 SDP parser in Asterisk before 1.4.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) T38FaxRateManagement or (2) T38FaxUdpEC SDP parameter in an SIP message, as demonstrated using SIP INVITE.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2293?
- CVE-2007-2293 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2293 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2293?
- CVE-2007-2293 primarily affects Asterisk. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2293?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-2293 published?
- CVE-2007-2293 was published on 2007-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24977
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2645
- http://www.asterisk.org/files/ASA-2007-010.pdf
- http://www.osvdb.org/35368
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466883/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/472804/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23648
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017951
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018337
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1534
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33895
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:asterisk:asterisk:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:asterisk:asterisk:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:asterisk:asterisk:1.4_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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