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CVE-2013-2238: Multiple buffer overflows in the switch_perform_substitution function in switch_regex.c in FreeSWITCH 1.2 a...

Multiple buffer overflows in the switch_perform_substitution function in switch_regex.c in FreeSWITCH 1.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the index and substituted variables.

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FreeSWITCH 1.2 had multiple buffer overflows in regex substitution handling. A remote attacker could crash the service and might be able to execute arbitrary code. The supplied sources do not confirm active exploitation, affected configurations, or a specific fixed version. Organizations running FreeSWITCH 1.2 are the clearest exposure. Risk is highest where remote or untrusted inputs can reach regex substitution logic. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so version and configuration validation is required. Treat this as a priority legacy-platform risk if FreeSWITCH 1.2 is present. The business concern is service outage for voice infrastructure, with possible code execution noted but not proven in the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify any FreeSWITCH 1.2 deployments or inherited packages.; Review the FreeSWITCH FS-5566 guidance for fixed versions or patches.; Upgrade or patch according to vendor-maintained FreeSWITCH guidance..

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