MEDIUM
CVE-2020-35776
CWE-120Published: February 18, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A buffer overflow in res_pjsip_diversion.c in Sangoma Asterisk versions 13.38.1, 16.15.1, 17.9.1, and 18.1.1 allows remote attacker to crash Asterisk by deliberately misusing SIP 181 responses.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-35776 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
digium1 product(s)
asterisk
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161470/Asterisk-Project-Security-Advisory-AST-2021-001.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Feb/57Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://issues.asterisk.org/Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://issues.asterisk.org/jira/browse/ASTERISK-29227Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161470/Asterisk-Project-Security-Advisory-AST-2021-001.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Feb/57Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://issues.asterisk.org/Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://issues.asterisk.org/jira/browse/ASTERISK-29227Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-35776
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 18, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-120)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-35776 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.