CVE-2007-5636: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 23, 2007
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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."

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nortel IP Softphone 2050

Event History

Oct 23, 2007
CVE Published
05:46 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5636?

CVE-2007-5636 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

4

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.

5

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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