CVE-2014-0906: 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 check whether a session cookie is current, which allows remote attackers to conduct user-search actions by leveraging possession of a (1) expired or (2) invalidated cookie.

Affected Software

11 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

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-2014-0906?

The severity of CVE-2014-0906 is classified as medium, as it can allow attackers to exploit session management shortcomings.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0906?

To fix CVE-2014-0906, update IBM Sametime to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What types of cookies are affected by CVE-2014-0906?

CVE-2014-0906 affects both expired and invalidated session cookies.

4

What systems are impacted by CVE-2014-0906?

CVE-2014-0906 affects IBM Sametime versions from 8.x through 9.x, specifically versions up to 9.0.0.1.

5

Can CVE-2014-0906 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2014-0906 can allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized user-search actions using session cookies.

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