CVE-2017-14603

CVE-2017-14603 is a high-severity vulnerability in Digium Asterisk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

In Asterisk 11.x before 11.25.3, 13.x before 13.17.2, and 14.x before 14.6.2 and Certified Asterisk 11.x before 11.6-cert18 and 13.x before 13.13-cert6, insufficient RTCP packet validation could allow reading stale buffer contents and when combined with the "nat" and "symmetric_rtp" options allow redirecting where Asterisk sends the next RTCP report.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14603?
In Asterisk 11.x before 11.25.3, 13.x before 13.17.2, and 14.x before 14.6.2 and Certified Asterisk 11.x before 11.6-cert18 and 13.x before 13.13-cert6, insufficient RTCP packet validation could allow reading stale buffer contents and when combined with the "nat" and "symmetric_rtp" options allow redirecting where Asterisk sends the next RTCP report.
How severe is CVE-2017-14603?
CVE-2017-14603 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-14603 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14603?
CVE-2017-14603 primarily affects Digium Asterisk. In total, 189 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14603?
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-2017-14603 published?
CVE-2017-14603 was published on 2017-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (189)

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