CVE-2016-2978

Description

IBM Sametime 8.5.2 and 9.0 could store potentially sensitive information from the browser cache locally that could be available to a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 113938.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Sametime
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006441 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113938 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100572 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2978?
CVE-2016-2978 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-2978?
To fix CVE-2016-2978, 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-2016-2978 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-2978 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-2016-2978?
CVE-2016-2978 affects IBM Sametime.
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