What is the severity of CVE-2016-2967?

CVE-2016-2967 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2967?

To mitigate CVE-2016-2967, users should upgrade to the latest versions of IBM Sametime which contain the security patch.

What types of attacks can CVE-2016-2967 enable?

CVE-2016-2967 can enable cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a user's session.

Which versions of IBM Sametime are affected by CVE-2016-2967?

CVE-2016-2967 affects IBM Sametime versions 8.5.2.0, 8.5.2.1, 9.0.0.0, 9.0.0.1, and 9.0.1.

Who is impacted by CVE-2016-2967?

Users of affected IBM Sametime versions are at risk, particularly those who use the away message feature.

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CVE-2016-2967

medium

5.4

CWE

25/8/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2967: XSS

First published: Fri Aug 25 2017(Updated: )

IBM Sametime 8.5.2 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Sametime away message altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 113848.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HCL Sametime	=8.5.2.0
HCL Sametime	=8.5.2.1
HCL Sametime	=9.0.0.0
HCL Sametime	=9.0.0.1
HCL Sametime	=9.0.1

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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006441

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2967?
CVE-2016-2967 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2967?
To mitigate CVE-2016-2967, users should upgrade to the latest versions of IBM Sametime which contain the security patch.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-2967 enable?
CVE-2016-2967 can enable cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a user's session.
Which versions of IBM Sametime are affected by CVE-2016-2967?
CVE-2016-2967 affects IBM Sametime versions 8.5.2.0, 8.5.2.1, 9.0.0.0, 9.0.0.1, and 9.0.1.
Who is impacted by CVE-2016-2967?
Users of affected IBM Sametime versions are at risk, particularly those who use the away message feature.

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