CVE-2010-2279: High severity ibm connections vulnerability

Published Jun 14, 2010
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Updated

The Top Updates implementation in the Homepage component in IBM Lotus Connections 2.5.x before 2.5.0.2, when "forced SSL" is enabled, uses http for links, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Lotus Connections=2.5.0.1
IBM Lotus Connections=2.5.0

Event History

Jun 14, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2279?

CVE-2010-2279 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the confidentiality of data.

2

How does CVE-2010-2279 impact IBM Lotus Connections?

CVE-2010-2279 allows remote attackers to exploit the Homepage component when forced SSL is enabled, leading to possible data exposure.

3

How do I fix CVE-2010-2279?

To fix CVE-2010-2279, upgrade IBM Lotus Connections to version 2.5.0.2 or later to ensure that links use HTTPS instead of HTTP.

4

What versions of IBM Lotus Connections are affected by CVE-2010-2279?

CVE-2010-2279 affects IBM Lotus Connections versions 2.5.0.1 and 2.5.0.

5

Can attackers exploit CVE-2010-2279 without user interaction?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2010-2279 remotely without requiring user interaction, making it a potential risk for exposed systems.

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