PT-2017-8287 · Ibm · Ibm Sametime

Published 2017-08-29 · Updated 2017-09-03 · CVE-2016-2978

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

3.3

Low

Base vector

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

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

Description The issue allows potentially sensitive information from the browser cache to be stored locally, making it accessible to a local user.

Recommendations For IBM Sametime versions 8.5.2 through 9.0, consider clearing the browser cache regularly to minimize the risk of sensitive information exposure. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2016-2978

Affected Products

Ibm Sametime

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2978 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113938 · Vendor Advisory
• http://ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006441 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-2978 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/100572 · Note