Denial of Service Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Communications Server and Office Communicator
CVE-2008-5179

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Live Messenger
Office Communicator
Office Communications Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 November 2008

What is CVE-2008-5179?

An unspecified vulnerability exists within Microsoft Office Communications Server, Office Communicator, and Windows Live Messenger, which can be exploited by remote attackers. By sending a specially crafted Real-time Transport Control Protocol (RTCP) receiver report packet, attackers can cause the targeted software to crash, resulting in a denial of service. Organizations using these products should remain aware of this vulnerability to protect their communications infrastructure.

References

http://www.voipshield.com/research-details.php?id=132
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32341
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46670
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

EPSS Score

30% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2008-5179 : Denial of Service Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Communications Server and Office Communicator