Vulnerability identifier: #VU41625
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Sametime
Client/Desktop applications /
Messaging software
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 does not send the HSTS Strict-Transport-Security header, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to hijack sessions or obtain sensitive information by leveraging the presence of HTTP requests.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Sametime: 8.0.0.0 - 9.0.0.1
External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21671201
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84819
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.