IBM Lotus Notes R6.x Client Java Applet memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Lotus Notes R6.x. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Client. The manipulation as part of Java Applet leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2004-2280. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is preferable to disable the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Lotus Notes R6.x (Groupware Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Client. The manipulation as part of a Java Applet leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in IBM Lotus Notes 6.5.x before 6.5.3 and 6.0.x before 6.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors related to Java applets, as identified by KSPR62F4KN.

The weakness was published 07/13/2004 by Jouko Pynnonen (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at secunia.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-2280 since 07/19/2005. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90141 (IBM Lotus Notes Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at lotus.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16713), Exploit-DB (24275), SecurityFocus (BID 10704†), OSVDB (8418†) and Secunia (SA12046†). secunia.com is providing further details. Similar entries are available at VDB-23183 and VDB-82135. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Patch: lotus.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Jouko Pynnonen
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-2280 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2280
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-755
X-Force: 16713
SecurityFocus: 10704 - IBM Lotus Notes Multiple Java Applet Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 12046 - IBM Lotus Notes Client Unspecified Java Applet Handling Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 8418 - IBM Lotus Notes Client Unspecified Java Applet Handling Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 14976 - IBM Lotus Notes Buffer Overflow via Java Applets, Medium

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

Created: 07/13/2004 14:33
Updated: 07/04/2025 23:21
Changes: 07/13/2004 14:33 (80), 06/28/2019 21:20 (2), 07/04/2025 23:21 (28)
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