CVE-2016-0356: CSRF

Published Aug 29, 2017
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Updated

IBM Sametime Enterprise Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 could allow an authenticated user that has been invited to a Sametime meeting room, to cause the screen sharing to cease through the use of cross-site request forgery. IBM X-Force ID: 111895.

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Sametime=8.5.2.0
IBM Sametime=8.5.2.1
IBM Sametime=9.0.0.0
IBM Sametime=9.0.0.1
IBM Sametime=9.0.1

Event History

Aug 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0356?

CVE-2016-0356 has a medium severity rating, indicating potential risk to system integrity when exploited.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0356?

To fix CVE-2016-0356, update to the latest version of HCL Sametime that includes patches addressing this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-0356?

CVE-2016-0356 affects users of IBM Sametime Enterprise Meeting Server versions 8.5.2 and 9.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2016-0356 involve?

CVE-2016-0356 involves a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack that can disrupt screen sharing in meeting rooms.

5

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2016-0356 without user interaction?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2016-0356 during a meeting if an invited authenticated user is present.

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