CVE-2016-2970

Description

IBM Sametime 8.5 and 9.0 meetings server may provide detailed information in an error message that may provide details about the application to possible attackers. IBM X-Force ID: 113851.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Sametime
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113851 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100529 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039228 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006233 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2970?
CVE-2016-2970 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-2970?
To fix CVE-2016-2970, 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-2016-2970 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-2970 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-2970?
CVE-2016-2970 affects IBM Sametime.
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