PT-2017-8281 · Ibm · Ibm Sametime Meeting Server

Published 2017-08-29 · Updated 2017-09-07 · CVE-2016-2972

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Sametime Meeting Server versions 8.5.2 through 9.0

Description The issue allows credentials of the Sametime Meetings user to be stored in the local cache of their browser, which could be accessed by a local user.

Recommendations For versions 8.5.2 through 9.0, consider clearing the browser cache regularly to minimize the risk of credential exposure. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the browser cache to prevent unauthorized access to stored credentials.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Related Identifiers

CVE-2016-2972

Affected Products

Ibm Sametime Meeting Server

References · 6

• http://ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006439 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113855 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2972 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-2972 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1039231 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/100599 · Note