CVE-2008-2218: Buffer Overflow
Buffer overflow in the Multimedia PC Client in Nortel Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) before Maintenance Release 3.5.8.3 and 4.0.25.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a flood of "extraneous" messages, as demonstrated by the Nessus "Generic flood" denial of service plugin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2218?
CVE-2008-2218 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2218?
To fix CVE-2008-2218, upgrade to Nortel Multimedia Communication Server version 3.5.8.4 or 4.0.25.4 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-2218 vector?
CVE-2008-2218 can be exploited through a denial of service attack by flooding the server with extraneous messages.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2218?
CVE-2008-2218 affects Nortel Multimedia Communication Server versions prior to 3.5.8.4 and 4.0.25.4.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-2218?
The impact of CVE-2008-2218 is a crash of the Nortel Multimedia Communication Server, leading to service downtime.