CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-3981

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 download avatar photos of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2013-3981?

    CVE-2013-3981 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to user avatar photos.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3981?

    To fix CVE-2013-3981, update your IBM Sametime software to the latest version, specifically beyond 9.0.0.1.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2013-3981?

    CVE-2013-3981 affects IBM Sametime versions 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1.

  • What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2013-3981?

    CVE-2013-3981 can be exploited by remote attackers to download avatar photos of arbitrary users.

  • Are there workarounds for CVE-2013-3981?

    Currently, the best approach to mitigate CVE-2013-3981 is to apply the available patches or updates from IBM.

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