CVE-2018-7287

Name: CVE-2018-7287
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-22T00:29:01.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7287 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in res_http_websocket.c in Asterisk 15.x through 15.2.1. If the HTTP server is enabled (default is disabled), WebSocket payloads of size 0 are mishandled (with a busy loop).. EPSS estimates a 11.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in res_http_websocket.c in Asterisk 15.x through 15.2.1. If the HTTP server is enabled (default is disabled), WebSocket payloads of size 0 are mishandled (with a busy loop).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.90%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-754

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Digium	Asterisk	15.0.0	Beta1
Digium	Asterisk	15.1.0	—
Digium	Asterisk	15.1.1	—
Digium	Asterisk	15.1.2	—
Digium	Asterisk	15.1.3	—
Digium	Asterisk	15.1.4	—
Digium	Asterisk	15.1.5	—
Digium	Asterisk	15.2.0	—
Digium	Asterisk	15.2.1	—

References

http://downloads.digium.com/pub/security/AST-2018-006.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103120Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040419Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://issues.asterisk.org/jira/browse/ASTERISK-27658Vendor Advisory
http://downloads.digium.com/pub/security/AST-2018-006.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103120Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040419Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://issues.asterisk.org/jira/browse/ASTERISK-27658Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7287?

An issue was discovered in res_http_websocket.c in Asterisk 15.x through 15.2.1. If the HTTP server is enabled (default is disabled), WebSocket payloads of size 0 are mishandled (with a busy loop).

How severe is CVE-2018-7287?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7287 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7287?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-7287?

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Source: NVD / NIST