CVE-2008-5179

Name: CVE-2008-5179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-20T15:30:00.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS), Office Communicator, and Windows Live Messenger allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted Real-time Transport Control Protocol (RTCP) receiver report packet.. EPSS estimates a 16.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS), Office Communicator, and Windows Live Messenger allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted Real-time Transport Control Protocol (RTCP) receiver report packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.44%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Office Communications Server	All versions
Microsoft	Office Communicator	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Live Messenger	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5179?

How severe is CVE-2008-5179?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5179?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST