Vulnerability Description
Array index error in the dahdi/tor2.c driver in Zaptel (aka DAHDI) 1.4.11 and earlier allows local users in the dialout group to overwrite an integer value in kernel memory by writing to /dev/zap/ctl, related to an incorrect tor2 patch for CVE-2008-5396 that uses the wrong variable in a range check against the value of lc->sync.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asterisk | Zaptel | <= 1.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.digium.com/view.php?id=13954#96700
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32960
- http://svn.digium.com/view/dahdi?view=rev&revision=5590
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/19/2Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=475446#c4
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47666
- http://bugs.digium.com/view.php?id=13954#96700
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32960
- http://svn.digium.com/view/dahdi?view=rev&revision=5590
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/19/2Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=475446#c4
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47666
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5744?
CVE-2008-5744 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Array index error in the dahdi/tor2.c driver in Zaptel (aka DAHDI) 1.4.11 and earlier allows local users in the dialout group to overwrite an integer value in kernel memory by writing to /dev/zap/ctl,...
How severe is CVE-2008-5744?
CVE-2008-5744 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5744?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Asterisk Zaptel.