CVE-2013-3978

Description

The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.5.2 through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 does not send the appropriate HTTP response headers to prevent unwanted caching by a web browser, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84902 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21662928 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3978?
CVE-2013-3978 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-3978?
To fix CVE-2013-3978, 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-2013-3978 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-3978 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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