CVE-2024-42491

A malformed Contact or Record-Route URI in an incoming SIP request can cause Asterisk to crash when res_resolver_unbound is used

Description

Asterisk is an open-source private branch exchange (PBX). Prior to versions 18.24.3, 20.9.3, and 21.4.3 of Asterisk and versions 18.9-cert12 and 20.7-cert2 of certified-asterisk, if Asterisk attempts to send a SIP request to a URI whose host portion starts with `.1` or `[.1]`, and res_resolver_unbound is loaded, Asterisk will crash with a SEGV. To receive a patch, users should upgrade to one of the following versions: 18.24.3, 20.9.3, 21.4.3, certified-18.9-cert12, certified-20.7-cert2. Two workarounds are available. Disable res_resolver_unbound by setting `noload = res_resolver_unbound.so` in modules.conf, or set `rewrite_contact = yes` on all PJSIP endpoints. NOTE: This may not be appropriate for all Asterisk configurations.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.27%
Affected: asterisk asterisk
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42491?
CVE-2024-42491 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42491?
To fix CVE-2024-42491, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-42491 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42491 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-42491?
CVE-2024-42491 affects asterisk asterisk.
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