Array Index Error in Zaptel Drivers Compromises Local User Security
CVE-2008-5396

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Key Information:

Vendor: Asterisk
Status: Zaptel
Vendor: CVE Published:; 9 December 2008

What is CVE-2008-5396?

An array index error in the Zaptel (or DAHDI) drivers allows local users within the dialout group to exploit a weakness in the sync field validation related to the ZT_SPANCONFIG ioctl. This exploitable flaw permits users to overwrite critical integer values in kernel memory by manipulating the /dev/zap/ctl device. This vulnerability exposes the system to potential unauthorized alterations and security risks.

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