CVE-2013-3978: Medium severity IBM Sametime vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2014
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Updated

The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.5.2 through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 does not send the appropriate HTTP response headers to prevent unwanted caching by a web browser, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Affected Software

4 affected components
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

Feb 13, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3978?

CVE-2013-3978 has a severity rating that indicates a moderate risk due to information disclosure vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3978?

To fix CVE-2013-3978, update to the latest version of HCL Sametime that addresses this cache-related issue.

3

What versions of HCL Sametime are affected by CVE-2013-3978?

The affected versions of HCL Sametime include 8.5.2.0, 8.5.2.1, 9.0.0.0, and 9.0.0.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3978?

CVE-2013-3978 is an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper HTTP response header management.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2013-3978?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2013-3978 by leveraging unattended workstations to access sensitive information.

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