CVE-2013-3980: Input Validation
First published: Mon May 26 2014(Updated: )
The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (room unusability) by generating a large number of fictitious users to enter a meeting room.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HCL Sametime | =8.0.0.0 | |
| HCL Sametime | =8.0.1.0 | |
| HCL Sametime | =8.0.1.1 | |
| 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 | |
| HCL Sametime | =9.0.0.0 | |
| HCL Sametime | =9.0.0.1 | |
| =8.0.0.0 | ||
| =8.0.1.0 | ||
| =8.0.1.1 | ||
| =8.0.2.0 | ||
| =8.0.2.1 | ||
| =8.5.0.0 | ||
| =8.5.1.0 | ||
| =8.5.1.1 | ||
| =8.5.2.0 | ||
| =8.5.2.1 | ||
| =9.0.0.0 | ||
| =9.0.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3980?
CVE-2013-3980 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service in IBM Sametime applications.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3980?
To fix CVE-2013-3980, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of IBM Sametime that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of IBM Sametime are affected by CVE-2013-3980?
CVE-2013-3980 affects IBM Sametime versions 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1.
What kind of attack does CVE-2013-3980 enable?
CVE-2013-3980 enables remote attackers to cause denial of service by flooding a meeting room with fictitious users.
Is CVE-2013-3980 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2013-3980 can be easily exploited by generating a large number of fictitious users to create room unusability.
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