What is the severity of CVE-2016-2974?

CVE-2016-2974 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to information disclosure risks.

How can I mitigate CVE-2016-2974?

To mitigate CVE-2016-2974, ensure that the IBM Sametime Rich Client is properly uninstalled and access controls are enforced on the local machine.

What versions are affected by CVE-2016-2974?

CVE-2016-2974 affects IBM Sametime Connect versions 8.5.2, 8.5.2.1, 9.0, 9.0.0.1, and 9.0.1.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-2974?

There is no specific patch for CVE-2016-2974, but users are advised to follow best practices for uninstallation and data protection.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-2974

low

3.3

CWE

200

29/8/2017

16/9/2024

CVE-2016-2974: Infoleak

First published: Tue Aug 29 2017(Updated: )

IBM Sametime Connect 8.5.2 and 9.0, after uninstalling the Sametime Rich Client, could disclose potentially sensitive information related to the Sametime environment as well as other users on the local machine of the user. IBM X-Force ID: 113934.

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

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006444

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2974?
CVE-2016-2974 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to information disclosure risks.
How can I mitigate CVE-2016-2974?
To mitigate CVE-2016-2974, ensure that the IBM Sametime Rich Client is properly uninstalled and access controls are enforced on the local machine.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-2974?
CVE-2016-2974 affects IBM Sametime Connect versions 8.5.2, 8.5.2.1, 9.0, 9.0.0.1, and 9.0.1.
What type of information could be disclosed due to CVE-2016-2974?
CVE-2016-2974 could disclose potentially sensitive information related to the Sametime environment and other local users on the machine.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-2974?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2016-2974, but users are advised to follow best practices for uninstallation and data protection.

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