CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1214: Infoleak

First published: Mon Jun 12 2017(Updated: )

IBM iNotes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to send a malformed email to a victim, that when opened could cause an information disclosure. IBM X-Force ID: 123854.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.0.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.0.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.4
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.1.5
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.2.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.4
IBM Lotus iNotes=8.5.3.5
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.0.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.0
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.1
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.2
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.3
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.4
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.5
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.6
IBM Lotus iNotes=9.0.1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1214?

    CVE-2017-1214 has a medium severity level due to the potential for information disclosure via a malicious email.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1214?

    To fix CVE-2017-1214, users should apply the latest updates and patches provided by IBM for iNotes.

  • Which versions of IBM iNotes are affected by CVE-2017-1214?

    IBM iNotes versions 8.5 and 9.0, including their various sub-versions, are affected by CVE-2017-1214.

  • What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2017-1214?

    CVE-2017-1214 allows attackers to send malformed emails that can lead to information disclosure when opened by the user.

  • What steps can users take to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2017-1214?

    Users are advised to be cautious with opening emails from unknown sources and ensure their iNotes software is up to date.

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