What is the severity of CVE-2008-7253?

CVE-2008-7253 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site tracing attacks that could compromise user credentials.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7253?

To fix CVE-2008-7253, disable the HTTP TRACE method in the IBM Lotus Domino Server configuration.

Which versions of IBM Lotus Domino Server are affected by CVE-2008-7253?

CVE-2008-7253 affects IBM Lotus Domino Server versions 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, and 8.0.

What kind of attack does CVE-2008-7253 enable?

CVE-2008-7253 enables cross-site tracing (XST) attacks, allowing attackers to steal cookies and session credentials.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-7253 if I cannot immediately apply a fix?

As a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-7253, ensure that the HTTP TRACE method is disabled in the settings until a permanent fix can be applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-7253

medium

4.3

CWE

25/1/2010

17/9/2024

CVE-2008-7253

First published: Mon Jan 25 2010(Updated: )

The default configuration of the web server in IBM Lotus Domino Server, possibly 6.0 through 8.0, enables the HTTP TRACE method, which makes it easier for remote attackers to steal cookies and authentication credentials via a cross-site tracing (XST) attack, a related issue to CVE-2004-2763 and CVE-2005-3398.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Lotus Domino Server	=7.0
IBM Lotus Domino Server	=6.0
IBM Lotus Domino Server	=6.5
IBM Lotus Domino Server	=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-7253?
CVE-2008-7253 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site tracing attacks that could compromise user credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7253?
To fix CVE-2008-7253, disable the HTTP TRACE method in the IBM Lotus Domino Server configuration.
Which versions of IBM Lotus Domino Server are affected by CVE-2008-7253?
CVE-2008-7253 affects IBM Lotus Domino Server versions 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, and 8.0.
What kind of attack does CVE-2008-7253 enable?
CVE-2008-7253 enables cross-site tracing (XST) attacks, allowing attackers to steal cookies and session credentials.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-7253 if I cannot immediately apply a fix?
As a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-7253, ensure that the HTTP TRACE method is disabled in the settings until a permanent fix can be applied.

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