CVE-2008-4999: Input Validation

Published Nov 7, 2008
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Updated

Nortel Networks UNIStim IP Phone 0604DAS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long ping packet ("ping of death"). NOTE: this issue could not be reproduced by a third party, who tested it on 0604DAD. In addition, the original researcher was not able to reliably reproduce the issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nortel UNIStim IP Phone=0604das

Event History

Nov 7, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4999?

CVE-2008-4999 is considered to be a denial of service vulnerability affecting Nortel Networks UNIStim IP Phone 0604DAS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4999?

Fixing CVE-2008-4999 may involve applying any available firmware updates from Nortel or implementing network measures to filter out malicious ping packets.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-4999?

CVE-2008-4999 affects users of the Nortel Networks UNIStim IP Phone model 0604DAS.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2008-4999 exploit?

CVE-2008-4999 exploits a vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the device using a long ping packet.

5

Can CVE-2008-4999 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-4999 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service on affected devices.

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