CVE-2008-6576

Name: CVE-2008-6576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-01T22:30:01.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6576 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nortel	Cs1000	4.50

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6576?

How severe is CVE-2008-6576?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6576 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6576?

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Source: NVD / NIST