CVE-2008-6576: High severity Nortel Cs1000 vulnerability

Published Apr 1, 2009
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nortel Cs1000=4.50

Event History

Apr 1, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2008-6576?

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

4

Can CVE-2008-6576 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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