#VU41625 Improper Authentication in Sametime - CVE-2013-3046

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41625

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-3046

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

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21671201
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84819

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.