CVE-2008-4505: Input Validation

Published Oct 9, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Lotus Quickr 8.1 before Fix pack 1 (8.1.0.1) might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a "nonstandard URL argument" to the OpenDocument command. NOTE: due to lack of details from the vendor, it is not clear whether this is a vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM Lotus Quickr=8.1

Event History

Oct 9, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4505?

The severity of CVE-2008-4505 is not clearly defined due to insufficient details provided by the vendor.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4505?

You can mitigate CVE-2008-4505 by upgrading to IBM Lotus Quickr version 8.1 Fix pack 1 or later.

3

What could an attacker exploit in CVE-2008-4505?

An attacker could potentially exploit CVE-2008-4505 by submitting a nonstandard URL argument to the OpenDocument command.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2008-4505?

The potential consequence of CVE-2008-4505 is a denial of service, which may lead to a system crash.

5

Which version of IBM Lotus Quickr is affected by CVE-2008-4505?

CVE-2008-4505 affects IBM Lotus Quickr version 8.1 prior to Fix pack 1 (8.1.0.1).

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