Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nortel | Multimedia Communications Server | <= 3.5.8.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30038Vendor Advisory
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=719698
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28994
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019957
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1404/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42115
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30038Vendor Advisory
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=719698
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28994
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019957
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1404/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42115
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2218?
CVE-2008-2218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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)...
How severe is CVE-2008-2218?
CVE-2008-2218 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2218?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nortel Multimedia Communications Server.