How severe is CVE-2007-5358?

CVE-2007-5358 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5358 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5358?

CVE-2007-5358 affects Digium Asterisk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5358?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5358 published?

CVE-2007-5358 was published on 2007-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5358

CVE-2007-5358 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Digium Asterisk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Digium Asterisk
Published: 2007-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the voicemail functionality in Asterisk 1.4.x before 1.4.13, when using IMAP storage, might allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long combination of Content-type and Content-description headers, or (2) local users to execute arbitrary code via a long combination of astspooldir, voicemail context, and voicemail mailbox fields. NOTE: vector 2 requires write access to Asterisk configuration files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5358?: Multiple buffer overflows in the voicemail functionality in Asterisk 1.4.x before 1.4.13, when using IMAP storage, might allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long combination of Content-type and Content-description headers, or (2) local users to execute arbitrary code via a long combination of astspooldir, voicemail context, and voicemail mailbox fields. NOTE: vector 2 requires write access to Asterisk configuration files.
How severe is CVE-2007-5358?: CVE-2007-5358 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5358 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5358?: CVE-2007-5358 affects Digium Asterisk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5358?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5358 published?: CVE-2007-5358 was published on 2007-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:digium:asterisk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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