IBM Sametime WebPlayer 8.5.2/9.0 injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM Sametime WebPlayer 8.5.2/9.0. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-2980. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Sametime WebPlayer 8.5.2/9.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-74. The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

The Sametime WebPlayer 8.5.2 and 9.0 is vulnerable to a script injection where a malicious site can inject their own script by exploiting a vulnerability in the way that the WebPlayer works. IBM X-Force ID: 113993.

The bug was discovered 08/25/2017. The weakness was shared 08/29/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2980 since 03/09/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/10/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1055.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 100531†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Class: Injection
CWE: CWE-74 / CWE-707 / CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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03/09/2016 🔍
08/25/2017 +534 days 🔍
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08/29/2017 +4 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-2016-2980 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2980
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105904
X-Force: 113993
SecurityFocus: 100531 - IBM Sametime Web Player CVE-2016-2980 Arbitrary Script Injection Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/30/2017 08:50
Updated: 01/10/2021 09:48
Changes: 08/30/2017 08:50 (52), 11/11/2019 15:19 (10), 01/10/2021 09:48 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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