CVE-2012-3308: XSS
First published: Fri Aug 17 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Sametime 8.0.2 through 8.5.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an IM chat.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HCL Sametime | =8.0.2.0 | |
| HCL Sametime | =8.0.2.1 | |
| HCL Sametime | =8.5.0.0 | |
| HCL Sametime | =8.5.1.0 | |
| HCL Sametime | =8.5.1.1 | |
| HCL Sametime | =8.5.2.0 | |
| HCL Sametime | =8.5.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3308?
CVE-2012-3308 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution through XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3308?
To fix CVE-2012-3308, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Sametime, specifically versions released after 8.5.2.1.
What types of attacks exploit CVE-2012-3308?
CVE-2012-3308 can be exploited through cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via malicious IM chat messages.
Which versions of IBM Sametime are affected by CVE-2012-3308?
CVE-2012-3308 affects IBM Sametime versions 8.0.2 through 8.5.2.1.
How do attackers exploit CVE-2012-3308?
Attackers exploit CVE-2012-3308 by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML through compromised IM chats.
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- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/hcl sametime
- version/hcl sametime/8.0.2.0
- version/hcl sametime/8.0.2.1
- version/hcl sametime/8.5.0.0
- version/hcl sametime/8.5.1.0
- version/hcl sametime/8.5.1.1
- version/hcl sametime/8.5.2.0
- version/hcl sametime/8.5.2.1