What is the severity of CVE-2008-6577?

CVE-2008-6577 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its impact on remote privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6577?

To fix CVE-2008-6577, you should change the default hard-coded accounts and passwords and apply any available patches from Nortel.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-6577?

CVE-2008-6577 affects the Nortel CS1000 version 4.50 and its related signaling and call server components.

Who can exploit CVE-2008-6577?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2008-6577 to gain unauthorized privileges on vulnerable systems.

What are the consequences of CVE-2008-6577?

The consequences of CVE-2008-6577 include potential unauthorized access and control over sensitive telecommunications systems.

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CVE-2008-6577

critical

CWE

255

1/4/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-6577

First published: Wed Apr 01 2009(Updated: )

Nortel MG1000S, Signaling Server, and Call Server on the Communications Server 1000 (CS1K) 4.50.x contain multiple unspecified hard-coded accounts and passwords, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

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-2008-6577?
CVE-2008-6577 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its impact on remote privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6577?
To fix CVE-2008-6577, you should change the default hard-coded accounts and passwords and apply any available patches from Nortel.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-6577?
CVE-2008-6577 affects the Nortel CS1000 version 4.50 and its related signaling and call server components.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-6577?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2008-6577 to gain unauthorized privileges on vulnerable systems.
What are the consequences of CVE-2008-6577?
The consequences of CVE-2008-6577 include potential unauthorized access and control over sensitive telecommunications systems.

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