Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1130

First published: Tue Sep 05 2017(Updated: )

IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to a denial of service. If a user is persuaded to click on a malicious link, it would open up many file select dialog boxes which would cause the client hang and have to be restarted. IBM X-Force ID: 121371.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.0.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.5
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.4
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.6
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.0.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1130?

    The severity of CVE-2017-1130 is rated as moderate due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1130?

    To fix CVE-2017-1130, upgrading to the latest version of IBM Notes or applying available patches is recommended.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-1130?

    CVE-2017-1130 affects users of IBM Notes versions 8.5 and 9.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1130?

    CVE-2017-1130 is a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the IBM Notes client to hang.

  • Can CVE-2017-1130 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-1130 can be exploited remotely if a user is tricked into clicking a malicious link.

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