CVE-2008-5710: Medium severity Avaya Communication Manager vulnerability

Published Dec 24, 2008
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Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the web management interface in Avaya Communication Manager (CM) 3.1.x, 4.0.3, and 5.x allow remote attackers to read (1) configuration files, (2) log files, (3) binary image files, and (4) help files via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Avaya Communication Manager=5.0
Avaya Communication Manager=3.1.4
Avaya Communication Manager=3.1.2
Avaya Communication Manager=3.1.5-sp0
Avaya Communication Manager=3.1.4-sp1
Avaya Communication Manager=3.1.1
Avaya Communication Manager=5.1.1
Avaya Communication Manager=5.1
Avaya Communication Manager=3.1.4-sp2
Avaya Communication Manager=5.1.2
Avaya Communication Manager=3.1.5
Avaya Communication Manager=5.1.1-sp1
Avaya Communication Manager=5.1-sp1
Avaya Communication Manager=5.0-sp3
Avaya Communication Manager=5.0-sp1
Avaya Communication Manager=3.1
Avaya Communication Manager=5.0-sp2
Avaya Communication Manager=4.0.3
Avaya Communication Manager=5.1.2-sp0
Avaya Communication Manager=3.1.3

Event History

Dec 24, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5710?

CVE-2008-5710 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2008-5710?

To mitigate CVE-2008-5710, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Avaya for the affected versions.

3

Which versions of Avaya Communication Manager are affected by CVE-2008-5710?

CVE-2008-5710 affects Avaya Communication Manager versions 3.1.x, 4.0.3, and 5.x.

4

What types of files can attackers potentially access through CVE-2008-5710?

Attackers can potentially access configuration files, log files, binary images, and help files through CVE-2008-5710.

5

What actions should be taken if my system is running an affected version of Avaya Communication Manager?

If your system is running an affected version of Avaya Communication Manager, you should prioritize upgrading or patching the software to address CVE-2008-5710.

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