# CVE-2007-5690: Buffer overflow in sethdlc.c in the Asterisk Zaptel 1.4.5.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long device name (interface nam

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-10-29 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in sethdlc.c in the Asterisk Zaptel 1.4.5.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long device name (interface name) in the ifr_name field. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating that the application requires root access, so privilege boundaries are not crossed

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482597/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37335
- http://downloads.digium.com/pub/asa/AST-2007-024.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483481/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26160
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018885
- http://www.eleytt.com/advisories/eleytt_ZAPTEL.pdf
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3319

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