CVE-2007-5690

CVE-2007-5690 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Asterisk Zaptel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5690?
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
How severe is CVE-2007-5690?
CVE-2007-5690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5690 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5690?
CVE-2007-5690 affects Asterisk Zaptel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5690?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5690 published?
CVE-2007-5690 was published on 2007-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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