CVE-2008-2218
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CVE-2008-2218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the Multimedia PC Client in Nortel Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) before Maintenance Release 3.5.8.3 and 4.0.25.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a flood of "extraneous" messages, as demonstrated by the Nessus "Generic flood" denial of service plugin.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the Multimedia PC Client in Nortel Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) before Maintenance Release 3.5.8.3 and 4.0.25.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a flood of "extraneous" messages, as demonstrated by the Nessus "Generic flood" denial of service plugin.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nortel | Multimedia Communications Server | <= 3.5.8.3 |
| Nortel | Multimedia Communications Server | <= 4.0.25.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30038Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30038Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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