CVE-2008-6578: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Nortel Communication Server 1000 4.50.x allow remote attackers to exec

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATE

CVE-2008-6578 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting cs1000. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nortel

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-01 22:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nortel cs1000 MITIGATE

Affected: 4.50

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.50

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6578?

cs1000: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6578 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6578 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-6578 affect?

CVE-2008-6578 affects cs1000. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). 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 urgent is CVE-2008-6578?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity

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