Information Disclosure Vulnerability in IBM Sametime Connect
CVE-2016-2974

3.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Sametime
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2017

What is CVE-2016-2974?

After uninstalling the Sametime Rich Client, IBM Sametime Connect versions 8.5.2 and 9.0 may inadvertently expose sensitive information related to the Sametime environment as well as other users on the local machine. This vulnerability poses serious privacy concerns by allowing unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data that should not be accessible post-uninstallation. Users must be aware of this risk to mitigate exposure.

Affected Version(s)

Sametime 8.5.2

Sametime 8.5.2.1

Sametime 9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100528
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113934
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006444
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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