Lotus Domino 5.0.8/5.0.9/5.0.9a Banner Grabbing information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Lotus Domino 5.0.8/5.0.9/5.0.9a. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Banner Grabbing Handler. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-2191. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Lotus Domino 5.0.8/5.0.9/5.0.9a (Groupware Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Banner Grabbing Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Lotus Domino 5.0.9a and earlier, even when configured with the DominoNoBanner=1 option, allows remote attackers to obtain potential sensitive information such as the version via a request for a non-existent .nsf database, which leaks the version in the HTTP banner.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2002 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-2191 since 11/16/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86423 (Lotus Domino Banner Information Disclosure Vulnerability).

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 databases at X-Force (10557), Exploit-DB (21996), SecurityFocus (BID 6128†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3443†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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12/31/2002 +54 days 🔍
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01/13/2004 +378 days 🔍
11/16/2005 +673 days 🔍
08/06/2014 +3185 days 🔍
08/29/2025 +4041 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2191 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2191
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19833
X-Force: 10557
SecurityFocus: 6128 - Lotus Domino Non-existent NSF Database Banner Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3443 - Lotus Domino Leaks Sensitive Banner Information When Sent a Request for a Non-Existent NSF Database, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2014 12:28
Updated: 08/29/2025 18:20
Changes: 08/06/2014 12:28 (56), 05/19/2019 12:09 (3), 12/27/2024 03:55 (27), 08/29/2025 18:20 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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