CVE-2009-2435 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can enumerate valid usernames by analyzing time delays in failed logon error messages on IBM Lotus Sametime servers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-2435?
CVE-2009-2435 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Sametime server in IBM Lotus Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing 6.5.1 generates error messages for a failed logon attempt with different time delays depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2435?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Lotus Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2435?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2435 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-2435 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2435 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7926-wx9p-5h52.