CVE-2011-2216

CVE-2011-2216 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Digium Asterisk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

reqresp_parser.c in the SIP channel driver in Asterisk Open Source 1.8.x before 1.8.4.2 does not initialize certain strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a malformed Contact header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2216?
reqresp_parser.c in the SIP channel driver in Asterisk Open Source 1.8.x before 1.8.4.2 does not initialize certain strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a malformed Contact header.
How severe is CVE-2011-2216?
CVE-2011-2216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2216 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2216?
CVE-2011-2216 primarily affects Digium Asterisk. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2216?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2216 published?
CVE-2011-2216 was published on 2011-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

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