Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM Notes Versions 8.5 and 9.0
CVE-2017-1129

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Lotus Expeditor
Notes
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 September 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 68%

What is CVE-2017-1129?

The denial of service vulnerability in IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 can be exploited when a user interacts with a malicious link, leading the Notes client to become unresponsive and requiring a restart. This poses a significant risk as it can disrupt user productivity and expose organizations to further attacks. Users must be cautious about the links they click to protect their systems and data.

Affected Version(s)

Lotus Expeditor 6.2.1

Lotus Expeditor 6.2.2

Lotus Expeditor 6.2.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-1129 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42602/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21999385
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/121370
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EPSS Score

68% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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