Asterisk HTTP Manager Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

  Severity: CRITICAL
  Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015

  DESCRIPTION

An error in the "ast_parse_digest()" function (main/utils.c) when handling "HTTP Digest Authentication" information can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via an overly long string. Successful exploitation if this vulnerability may allow execution of arbitrary code.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004959
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1004959 - Asterisk HTTP Manager Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Asterisk