#VU41626 Input validation error in Sametime - CVE-2013-3975

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41626

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-3975

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Sametime
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

Unspecified vulnerability in the Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to discover user names, full names, and e-mail addresses via a search.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Sametime: 8.0.0.0 - 9.0.0.1

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21671201
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84855

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.