#VU60857 Integer overflow in pjsip - CVE-2021-37706

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60857

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37706

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
pjsip
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: pjsip

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within STUN message that contains an ERROR-CODE attribute. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

pjsip: 0.5.0.1 - 2.11.1

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External links
https://github.com/pjsip/pjproject/security/advisories/GHSA-2qpg-f6wf-w984
https://github.com/pjsip/pjproject/commit/15663e3f37091069b8c98a7fce680dc04bc8e865

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.