Vulnerability identifier: #VU69270

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39244

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 a boundary error within PJSIP parser, PJMEDIA RTP decoder, and PJMEDIA SDP parser. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

pjsip: 0.5.0.1 - 2.12.1

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External links
http://github.com/pjsip/pjproject/commit/c4d34984ec92b3d5252a7d5cddd85a1d3a8001ae
http://github.com/pjsip/pjproject/security/advisories/GHSA-fq45-m3f7-3mhj

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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.