CVE-2008-6578
CVE-2008-6578 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nortel Cs1000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Nortel Cs1000
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Nortel Communication Server 1000 4.50.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands to gain privileges, obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6578?
- Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Nortel Communication Server 1000 4.50.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands to gain privileges, obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2008-6578?
- CVE-2008-6578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6578 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-6578?
- CVE-2008-6578 affects Nortel Cs1000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6578?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-6578 published?
- CVE-2008-6578 was published on 2009-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/44375
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29747
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019849
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=713455
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28691
- http://www.voipshield.com/research-details.php?id=29
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41803
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:nortel:cs1000:4.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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