CVE-2013-3046: Medium severity IBM Sametime vulnerability

Published May 26, 2014
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Updated

The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 does not send the HSTS Strict-Transport-Security header, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to hijack sessions or obtain sensitive information by leveraging the presence of HTTP requests.

Affected Software

12 affected components
IBM Sametime=8.0.0.0
IBM Sametime=8.0.1.0
IBM Sametime=8.0.1.1
IBM Sametime=8.0.2.0
IBM Sametime=8.0.2.1
IBM Sametime=8.5.0.0
IBM Sametime=8.5.1.0
IBM Sametime=8.5.1.1
IBM Sametime=8.5.2.0
IBM Sametime=8.5.2.1
IBM Sametime=9.0.0.0
IBM Sametime=9.0.0.1

Event History

May 26, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3046?

CVE-2013-3046 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3046?

To fix CVE-2013-3046, ensure that your IBM Sametime software is updated to a version that includes the HSTS Strict-Transport-Security header.

3

What versions of IBM Sametime are affected by CVE-2013-3046?

CVE-2013-3046 affects IBM Sametime versions 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-3046 make possible?

CVE-2013-3046 makes it easier for attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks or to hijack user sessions.

5

What header is missing in IBM Sametime that leads to CVE-2013-3046?

CVE-2013-3046 is caused by the absence of the HSTS Strict-Transport-Security header in the IBM Sametime Meeting Server.

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