SIPp get_remote_video_port_media() buffer overflow
| sipp-getremotevideoportmedia-bo (41945) |  High Risk |
Description:
SIPp is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the get_remote_video_port_media() function. By sending a specially-crafted SIP message, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- SourceForge, SIPp 3.0
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of SIPp (3.1 or later), available from the SourceForge.net: Files. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- SourceForge.net: Files, sipp, File Release Notes and Changelog, Release Name: 3.1 at http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=593806&group_id=104305.
- SourceForge.net: Files, sipp at http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=104305.
- BID-28884: SIPp 'call.cpp' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1959: Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_remote_video_port_media function in call.cpp in SIPp 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted SIP message. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1322: SIPp get_remote_video_port_media() Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SA29890: SIPp "get_remote_video_port_media()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Reported:
Apr 22, 2008
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