Permission Escalation in IBM Sametime Meeting Server by Malicious Users

CVE-2016-2977

Summary

IBM Sametime Meeting Server versions 8.5.2 and 9.0 are susceptible to a vulnerability that enables a malicious user to manipulate participants' permissions during meetings. Specifically, this security flaw allows an attacker to lower the hands of other users, disrupting the meeting flow and potentially causing confusion or loss of control over the session. This issue emphasizes the need for robust security measures and user permissions management in collaborative platforms.

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