CVE-2005-2454: Medium severity IBM Lotus Notes vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

IBM Lotus Notes 6.5.4 and 6.5.5, and 7.0.0 and 7.0.1, uses insecure default permissions (Everyone/Full Control) for the "Notes" folder and all children, which allows local users to gain privileges and modify, add, or delete files in that folder.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.0
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.4
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.5

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Oct 19, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2454?

CVE-2005-2454 has a moderate severity rating due to the use of insecure default permissions in the Notes folder.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2454?

To fix CVE-2005-2454, adjust the permissions of the "Notes" folder to restrict access from unauthorized local users.

3

What versions of IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2005-2454?

CVE-2005-2454 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions 6.5.4, 6.5.5, 7.0.0, and 7.0.1.

4

Can CVE-2005-2454 lead to privilege escalation?

Yes, CVE-2005-2454 can lead to privilege escalation as local users can gain full control over the Notes folder.

5

Are there any known workarounds for CVE-2005-2454?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2005-2454; the recommended solution is to change folder permissions.

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