CVE-2012-5309

Public Exploit

Description

servlet/traveler in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler through 8.5.3.3 Interim Fix 1 does not properly restrict invalid authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.55%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-10/0001.html mailing list exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5309?
CVE-2012-5309 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-5309?
To fix CVE-2012-5309, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-5309 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-5309 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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