CVE-2011-4598
CWE-200Published: December 15, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
The handle_request_info function in channels/chan_sip.c in Asterisk Open Source 1.6.2.x before 1.6.2.21 and 1.8.x before 1.8.7.2, when automon is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted sequence of SIP requests.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-4598 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-4598 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts