Vulnerability Description
Asterisk Open Source 1.2.26 through 1.2.30.3 and Business Edition B.2.3.5 through B.2.5.5, when realtime IAX2 users are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via authentication attempts involving (1) an unknown user or (2) a user using hostname matching.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asterisk | Asterisk Business Edition | b.2.3.4 |
| Asterisk | Open Source | 1.2.26 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://downloads.digium.com/pub/security/AST-2008-012.html
- http://osvdb.org/50675
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32956Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34982
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200905-01.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4769
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499117/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32773
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021378
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3403
- http://downloads.digium.com/pub/security/AST-2008-012.html
- http://osvdb.org/50675
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32956Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34982
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200905-01.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5558?
CVE-2008-5558 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Asterisk Open Source 1.2.26 through 1.2.30.3 and Business Edition B.2.3.5 through B.2.5.5, when realtime IAX2 users are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via authen...
How severe is CVE-2008-5558?
CVE-2008-5558 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5558?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Asterisk Asterisk Business Edition, Asterisk Open Source.