IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2/8.5.2.1/9.0/9.0.0.1 Meeting Room input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2/8.5.2.1/9.0/9.0.0.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component Meeting Room Handler. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-3980. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2/8.5.2.1/9.0/9.0.0.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component Meeting Room Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (room unusability) by generating a large number of fictitious users to enter a meeting room.

The weakness was presented 05/21/2014 as swg21671201 / 1671201 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-3980 since 06/07/2013. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Applying the patch #1673224 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready 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 (84906), SecurityFocus (BID 67658†) and Secunia (SA58670†). See VDB-13352, VDB-13354, VDB-13355 and VDB-13356 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Patch: #1673224

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: swg21671201 / 1671201
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-3980 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-3980
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13353
X-Force: 84906 - IBM Sametime Enterprise Meeting Server denial of service, Low Risk
SecurityFocus: 67658 - IBM Sametime Meeting Server CVE-2013-3980 Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 58670 - IBM Sametime Meeting Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical

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Created: 05/26/2014 14:36
Updated: 04/02/2019 16:59
Changes: 05/26/2014 14:36 (66), 04/02/2019 16:59 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:B2B:103

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