CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-3986: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Nov 08 2013(Updated: )

IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5.2 and 8.5.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (WebPlayer Firefox extension crash) via a crafted Audio Visual (AV) session.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Sametime=8.5.2
IBM Sametime=8.5.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-3986?

    CVE-2013-3986 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3986?

    To fix CVE-2013-3986, update IBM Lotus Sametime to version 8.5.2.2 or later.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2013-3986?

    CVE-2013-3986 allows remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks by crashing the WebPlayer Firefox extension during an AV session.

  • Which versions of Lotus Sametime are affected by CVE-2013-3986?

    Versions 8.5.2 and 8.5.2.1 of IBM Lotus Sametime are affected by CVE-2013-3986.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3986?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2013-3986; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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