What is the severity of CVE-2008-6576?

CVE-2008-6576 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to resource exhaustion.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6576?

To mitigate CVE-2008-6576, it is recommended to upgrade the Nortel Communications Server 1000 to a non-vulnerable release version.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-6576?

CVE-2008-6576 affects the Nortel CS1000 running version 4.50 and related nodes.

Can CVE-2008-6576 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-6576 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing attackers to cause a denial of service.

What impact does CVE-2008-6576 have on system performance?

CVE-2008-6576 can lead to resource exhaustion, resulting in degraded system performance and failed updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-6576

high

7.8

CWE

1/4/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-6576

First published: Wed Apr 01 2009(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the "session limitation technique" in the FTP service on Nortel Communications Server 1000 (CS1K) 4.50.x, when running on VGMC or signaling nodes, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion and failed updates) via unknown vectors that causes consumption of all available sessions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nortel CS1000	=4.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6576?
CVE-2008-6576 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to resource exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6576?
To mitigate CVE-2008-6576, it is recommended to upgrade the Nortel Communications Server 1000 to a non-vulnerable release version.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-6576?
CVE-2008-6576 affects the Nortel CS1000 running version 4.50 and related nodes.
Can CVE-2008-6576 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-6576 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing attackers to cause a denial of service.
What impact does CVE-2008-6576 have on system performance?
CVE-2008-6576 can lead to resource exhaustion, resulting in degraded system performance and failed updates.

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