# CVE-2003-0761: Buffer overflow in the get\_msg\_text of chan\_sip.c in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) protocol implementation for Asterisk releases bef

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2003-09-12 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in the get_msg_text of chan_sip.c in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) protocol implementation for Asterisk releases before August 15, 2003, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain (1) MESSAGE or (2) INFO requests.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a090403-1.txt

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