CVE-2008-3157
First published: Fri Jul 11 2008(Updated: )
Nortel SIP Multimedia PC Client 4.x MCS5100 and MCS5200 does not limit the number of concurrent sessions, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a large number of sessions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nortel SIP Multimedia PC Client | =4.0 | |
| Nortel SIP Multimedia PC Client | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.voipshield.com/research-details.php?id=61
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=738961
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020371
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30854
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1942/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43364
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3157?
CVE-2008-3157 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
What kinds of systems are affected by CVE-2008-3157?
CVE-2008-3157 affects Nortel SIP Multimedia PC Client versions 4.x specifically on the MCS5100 and MCS5200 models.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3157?
To mitigate CVE-2008-3157, limit the number of concurrent sessions allowed by configuring the SIP Multimedia PC Client settings appropriately.
What attack vector is used in CVE-2008-3157?
CVE-2008-3157 can be exploited through overwhelming the system with a large number of concurrent sessions, leading to resource depletion.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2008-3157?
Though there are no publicly known exploits for CVE-2008-3157, its denial of service nature poses a significant risk if not managed.
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