CVE-2007-5591: High severity Nortel Communications Server vulnerability

Published Oct 19, 2007
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Updated

The CS1000 signaling server in Nortel Enterprise VoIP-Core-CS 1000M Chassis/Cabinet, Enterprise VoIP-Core-CS 1000E and 1000S, Meridian-Core-Option 11C Chassis and Cabinet, and Meridian-Core-Option 51C, 61C, and 81C allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (telephony application outage) via a flood of packets to Embedded LAN (ELAN) ports.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Nortel Communications Server=1000e
Nortel Communications Server=1000m
Nortel Communications Server=1000s
Nortel Meridian Option 11c
Nortel Meridian Option 51c
Nortel Meridian Option 61c
Nortel Meridian Option 81c
Nortel VoIP-Core-CS=1000e
Nortel VoIP-Core-CS=1000m
Nortel VoIP-Core-CS=1000s

Event History

Oct 19, 2007
CVE Published
11:17 PM
Data Sourced
11:17 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 20, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5591?

The severity of CVE-2007-5591 is rated as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service in affected Nortel systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5591?

To fix CVE-2007-5591, it is recommended to apply the available patches or updates from Nortel for the affected versions.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2007-5591?

CVE-2007-5591 affects Nortel Enterprise VoIP-Core-CS 1000M, 1000E, 1000S, Meridian Option 11C, 51C, 61C, and 81C.

4

Can CVE-2007-5591 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-5591 can be exploited remotely by attackers, leading to a telephony application outage.

5

What are the symptoms of CVE-2007-5591 exploitation?

The symptoms of CVE-2007-5591 exploitation typically include service interruptions and a denial of service affecting telephony applications.

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