Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office Communications Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office Communicator | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Live Messenger | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32341
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021294
- http://www.voipshield.com/research-details.php?id=132
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46670
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32341
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021294
- http://www.voipshield.com/research-details.php?id=132
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46670
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5179?
CVE-2008-5179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 Re...
How severe is CVE-2008-5179?
CVE-2008-5179 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-2008-5179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office Communications Server, Microsoft Office Communicator, Microsoft Windows Live Messenger.