CVE-2010-4550: Input Validation
Published Dec 16, 2010
·Updated
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler before 8.5.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (sync failure) via a malformed document.
Affected Software
9 affected components
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler=8.5.0.0
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler=8.5.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler<=8.5.1.2
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler=8.0.1.3
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler=8.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler=8.0.1.2
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler=8.0
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler=8.5.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler=8.5.1.1
Event History
Dec 16, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:45 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4550?
CVE-2010-4550 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
What software versions are affected by CVE-2010-4550?
CVE-2010-4550 affects IBM Lotus Notes Traveler versions up to and including 8.5.1.2 as well as specific versions like 8.0.1 and 8.5.0.x.
3
How do I fix CVE-2010-4550?
To mitigate CVE-2010-4550, you should upgrade IBM Lotus Notes Traveler to version 8.5.1.3 or later.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2010-4550 allow?
CVE-2010-4550 allows remote attackers to exploit a malformed document resulting in a sync failure.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-4550 if I cannot upgrade immediately?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2010-4550 may involve closely monitoring incoming documents and filtering potentially malformed ones.