Vulnerability Description
Asterisk is an open source private branch exchange and telephony toolkit. In Asterisk prior to versions 18.20.1, 20.5.1, and 21.0.1, as well as certified-asterisk prior to 18.9-cert6, it is possible to read any arbitrary file even when the `live_dangerously` is not enabled. This allows arbitrary files to be read. Asterisk versions 18.20.1, 20.5.1, and 21.0.1, as well as certified-asterisk prior to 18.9-cert6, contain a fix for this issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Digium | Asterisk | < 18.20.1 |
| Sangoma | Certified Asterisk | 13.13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/asterisk/asterisk/blob/master/main/manager.c#L3757Product
- https://github.com/asterisk/asterisk/commit/424be345639d75c6cb7d0bd2da5f0f407dbdPatch
- https://github.com/asterisk/asterisk/security/advisories/GHSA-8857-hfmw-vg8fVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/12/msg00019.html
- https://github.com/asterisk/asterisk/blob/master/main/manager.c#L3757Product
- https://github.com/asterisk/asterisk/commit/424be345639d75c6cb7d0bd2da5f0f407dbdPatch
- https://github.com/asterisk/asterisk/security/advisories/GHSA-8857-hfmw-vg8fVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/12/msg00019.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-49294?
CVE-2023-49294 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Asterisk is an open source private branch exchange and telephony toolkit. In Asterisk prior to versions 18.20.1, 20.5.1, and 21.0.1, as well as certified-asterisk prior to 18.9-cert6, it is possible t...
How severe is CVE-2023-49294?
CVE-2023-49294 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-49294?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Digium Asterisk, Sangoma Certified Asterisk.