Information Disclosure Vulnerability in IBM Sametime by IBM
CVE-2016-2964

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Sametime
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2017

What is CVE-2016-2964?

IBM Sametime versions 8.5.2 and 9.0 contain a vulnerability that can allow an attacker to gain sensitive information about the application through overly detailed error messages. When specific conditions are met, these error messages leak critical application details, potentially aiding malicious users in exploiting the system further. Organizations using affected versions are advised to review their configurations and apply necessary mitigations to protect against unintended information disclosure.

Affected Version(s)

Sametime 8.5.2

Sametime 8.5.2.1

Sametime 9.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113813
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006441
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100572
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-2964 : Information Disclosure Vulnerability in IBM Sametime by IBM