CVE-2008-5871: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5871: Nortel Multimedia Communication Server (MSC) 5100 3.0.13 does not verify credentials during call placement,...

Nortel Multimedia Communication Server (MSC) 5100 3.0.13 does not verify credentials during call placement, which allows remote attackers to spoof and redirect VoIP calls, possibly related to the snoop command.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects Nortel Multimedia Communication Server 5100 3.0.13 call handling. The system may place or redirect VoIP calls without properly verifying credentials, allowing call spoofing or redirection. That creates business risk around call integrity, fraud, and communications trust, especially in legacy voice environments. Exposure is most likely in organizations still operating Nortel MCS 5100 3.0.13 or inherited Nortel VoIP infrastructure. The structured affected-product data is incomplete, so asset inventory should confirm exact product and version before scoping risk. Treat this as a legacy VoIP integrity risk. It is not marked as actively exploited in the provided sources, but unsupported or internet-reachable voice systems could create fraud and trust impacts. Prioritize inventory, access restriction, and migration planning. Mitigation focus: Check Nortel or successor vendor guidance for fixed versions or official workarounds.; Restrict access to VoIP management and signaling interfaces to trusted networks.; Retire or migrate unsupported Nortel MCS 5100 deployments where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 8, 2009, 18:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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nortel-mcs-snoop-weak-security(45752)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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