VDB-105897 · CVE-2016-2973 · XFDB 113899

IBM Sametime Media Services 8.5.2/9.0 Web UI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM Sametime Media Services 8.5.2/9.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Web UI. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-2973. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Sametime Media Services 8.5.2/9.0. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Web UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Sametime Media Services 8.5.2 and 9.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 113899.

The bug was discovered 08/23/2017. The weakness was disclosed 08/29/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-2973 since 03/09/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100599†). The entries VDB-105884, VDB-105885, VDB-105886 and VDB-105888 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

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Sametime Media Services

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License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

03/09/2016 🔍
08/23/2017 +532 days 🔍
08/23/2017 +0 days 🔍
08/29/2017 +6 days 🔍
08/29/2017 +0 days 🔍
08/30/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/10/2021 +1229 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-2973 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2973
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105897
X-Force: 113899
SecurityFocus: 100599 - IBM Sametime Meetings Server Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1039231

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/30/2017 08:37
Updated: 01/10/2021 09:15
Changes: 08/30/2017 08:37 (54), 11/11/2019 14:07 (10), 01/10/2021 09:15 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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