VDB-48970 · CVE-2009-2435 · BID 35614

IBM Lotus Instant Messaging/Web Conferencing 6.5.1 Error Message credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IBM Lotus Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing 6.5.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component Error Message Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to credentials management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2009-2435. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM Lotus Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing 6.5.1 (Groupware Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a credentials management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-255. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Sametime server in IBM Lotus Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing 6.5.1 generates error messages for a failed logon attempt with different time delays depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.

The weakness was published 07/13/2009 (Website). The advisory is available at senseofsecurity.com.au. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-2435 since 07/13/2009. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/07/2017). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1552 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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 35614†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Credentials management
CWE: CWE-255
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07/09/2009 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2073 days 🔍
12/07/2017 +996 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: senseofsecurity.com.au
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-2435 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2435
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48970
SecurityFocus: 35614

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 12/07/2017 08:24
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (48), 12/07/2017 08:24 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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