CVE-2016-2971: Infoleak
First published: Tue Aug 29 2017(Updated: )
IBM Sametime Media Services 8.5.2 and 9.0 can disclose sensitive information in stack trace error logs that could aid an attacker in future attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 113898.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2971?
CVE-2016-2971 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2971?
To fix CVE-2016-2971, ensure that you apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected versions of Sametime.
Which versions of IBM Sametime are affected by CVE-2016-2971?
CVE-2016-2971 affects IBM Sametime versions 8.5.2.0, 8.5.2.1, 9.0.0.0, 9.0.0.1, and 9.0.1.
What type of information is disclosed in CVE-2016-2971?
CVE-2016-2971 can disclose sensitive information contained in stack trace error logs.
Can CVE-2016-2971 lead to further attacks?
Yes, the information disclosed by CVE-2016-2971 could potentially aid attackers in conducting future attacks.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/hcl sametime
- version/hcl sametime/8.5.2.0
- version/hcl sametime/8.5.2.1
- version/hcl sametime/9.0.0.0
- version/hcl sametime/9.0.0.1
- version/hcl sametime/9.0.1