CVE-2007-5636: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 23 2007(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the Nortel UNIStim IP Softphone 2050 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a flood of invalid characters to the RTCP port (5678/udp) that triggers a Windows error message, aka "extraneous messaging."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nortel IP Softphone 2050 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.csnc.ch/static/advisory/csnc/nortel_UNIStim_IP_softphone_buffer-overflow_v1.0.txt
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=655203
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26118
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27252
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3271
- http://osvdb.org/38521
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3540
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37256
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482476/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5636?
CVE-2007-5636 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5636?
To address CVE-2007-5636, users should update to the latest version of the Nortel IP Softphone 2050 or apply any available patches.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5636?
CVE-2007-5636 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
What can exploit CVE-2007-5636?
CVE-2007-5636 can be exploited by remote attackers sending a flood of invalid characters to the RTCP port 5678/udp.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-5636?
The impacts of CVE-2007-5636 include application crashes and the possibility of remote code execution.
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