CVE-2008-0862: Medium severity ibm notes vulnerability

Published Feb 21, 2008
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Updated

IBM Lotus Notes 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, and 8.0 signs an unsigned applet when a user forwards an email message to another user, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass Execution Control List (ECL) protection.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5
IBM Lotus Notes=8.0

Event History

Feb 21, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0862?

CVE-2008-0862 is generally considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for user-assisted exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0862?

To fix CVE-2008-0862, users should update to a patched version of IBM Lotus Notes that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2008-0862?

CVE-2008-0862 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, and 8.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2008-0862 involve?

CVE-2008-0862 allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass Execution Control List (ECL) protection.

5

Can CVE-2008-0862 be exploited without user interaction?

No, CVE-2008-0862 requires user interaction to exploit, making it a user-assisted vulnerability.

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