CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0906

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 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.

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
=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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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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