> Do I misunderstand the given example or is this an actual
> inconsistency? Or is this intentional and just following 
> the observed behavior of implementations out in the 
> field and thus recommended?

RFC 5407 provides a "Best Current Practice" for potential SIP race conditions.  
If there are conflicts with RFC 3261 or other "Standards Track" RFCs, the 
normative statements of "Standards Track" RFCs take precedence.  A BCP cannot 
update a "Standards Track" RFC.

As the title of RFC 5407 section 3.2.4 reflects, the section is highlighting 
the potential for receiving ACK while in "Mortal State": "Callee Receives ACK 
(Moratorium State) While in the Mortal State".  The section does not update RFC 
3261.  It provides guidance concerning how the race condition can be avoided 
and how the ACK should be handled if it occurs.



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