CVE-2009-5032 Weak cryptography in n/a

Medium 5.8 Published 16 Dec 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can sniff unencrypted emails sent via IBM Lotus Notes Traveler when the Notes ID file is not uploaded, exposing sensitive information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-5032?

CVE-2009-5032 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Dec 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The encrypted e-mail feature in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler before 8.5.0.2 sends unencrypted messages when the feature is used without uploading a Notes ID file, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Weakness: CWE-310

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5032?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5032?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-5032 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-5032 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-5032 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jgrf-h7j6-9hvg.