VDB-105903 · CVE-2016-2979 · XFDB 113945

IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2/9.0 Web UI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2/9.0. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web UI. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2979. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2/9.0. This affects an unknown function 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 Meeting Server 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: 113945.

The bug was discovered 08/23/2017. The weakness was presented 08/29/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-2979 since 03/09/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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†). See VDB-105884, VDB-105885, VDB-105886 and VDB-105888 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

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Sametime Meeting Server

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License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/09/2016 🔍
08/23/2017 +532 days 🔍
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08/29/2017 +6 days 🔍
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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-2016-2979 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2979
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105903
X-Force: 113945
SecurityFocus: 100599 - IBM Sametime Meetings Server Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1039231

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/30/2017 08:49
Updated: 01/10/2021 09:45
Changes: 08/30/2017 08:49 (54), 11/11/2019 15:15 (10), 01/10/2021 09:45 (3)
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