CVE-2013-0486: Medium severity ibm lotus domino mail server vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2013
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Updated

Memory leak in the HTTP server in IBM Domino 8.5.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and daemon crash) via GET requests, aka SPR KLYH92NKZY.

Affected Software

16 affected components
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.0
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.0.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.2
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.3
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.4
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.5
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.0
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.2
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.3
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.4
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.0
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.2

Event History

Mar 27, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0486?

CVE-2013-0486 has a critical severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service by exhausting system memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0486?

To fix CVE-2013-0486, you should apply the latest security updates or patches provided by IBM for Lotus Domino.

3

What versions of IBM Lotus Domino are affected by CVE-2013-0486?

CVE-2013-0486 affects IBM Lotus Domino versions 8.5.0 through 8.5.3.2.

4

What impact does CVE-2013-0486 have on system performance?

CVE-2013-0486 can lead to significant memory consumption which may result in crashes of the HTTP server, impacting system performance.

5

Is CVE-2013-0486 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-0486 can be exploited remotely through crafted GET requests, making it a concern for web-facing servers.

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