IBM Sametime Connect Client 8.5.2/9.0 Java Plugin access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sametime Connect Client 8.5.2/9.0 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Java Plugin. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2013-6727. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in IBM Sametime Connect Client 8.5.2/9.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Java Plugin. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Connect client in IBM Sametime 8.5.2 through 8.5.2.1 and 9.0 before HF1 does not properly restrict unsigned Java plugins, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was presented 01/29/2014 as Sametime 9.0 Hot Fix 1 as confirmed release notes (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-6727 since 11/08/2013. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72619 (IBM Lotus Sametime Connect Client Information Disclosure), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 8.5.2.1 or 9.0.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at www-01.ibm.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (89282), Tenable (72619), SecurityFocus (BID 65266†), OSVDB (102658†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-43548†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Nessus ID: 72619
Nessus Name: IBM Lotus Sametime Connect Client Information Disclosure
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Sametime Connect Client 8.5.2.1/9.0.0.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: Sametime 9.0 Hot Fix 1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-6727 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-6727
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12128
X-Force: 89282 - IBM Sametime information disclosure
SecurityFocus: 65266 - IBM Sametime Unsigned Java Plugins Information Disclosure Vulnerability
OSVDB: 102658
Vulnerability Center: 43548 - IBM Sametime 8.5.2.0 through 8.5.2.1 and <9.0 HF1 Remote Information Disclosure via Unspecified Vectors- CVE-2013-6727, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 01/31/2014 14:08
Updated: 06/08/2021 22:01
Changes: 01/31/2014 14:08 (72), 05/22/2017 11:08 (2), 06/08/2021 22:01 (3)
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