Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in format_jpeg.c in Asterisk 1.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a length value that passes a length check as a negative number, but triggers a buffer overflow when it is used as an unsigned length.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Digium | Asterisk | <= 1.2.6 |
References
- http://ftp.digium.com/pub/asterisk/releases/asterisk-1.2.7-patch.gzPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19800
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19872
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19897
- http://www.cipher.org.uk/index.php?p=advisories/Asterisk_Codec_Integer_Overflow_ExploitPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1048
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_04_28.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17561
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1478
- http://ftp.digium.com/pub/asterisk/releases/asterisk-1.2.7-patch.gzPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19800
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19872
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19897
- http://www.cipher.org.uk/index.php?p=advisories/Asterisk_Codec_Integer_Overflow_ExploitPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1048
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1827?
CVE-2006-1827 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Integer signedness error in format_jpeg.c in Asterisk 1.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a length value that passes a length check as a negative number, but trigge...
How severe is CVE-2006-1827?
CVE-2006-1827 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1827?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Digium Asterisk.