#VU42040 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Sametime - CVE-2013-3978

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42040

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [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:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-3978

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: 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 gain access to sensitive information.

The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.5.2 through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 does not send the appropriate HTTP response headers to prevent unwanted caching by a web browser, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Sametime: 8.5.2.0 - 9.0.0.1

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21662928
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84902

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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.