CVE-2010-4551 Null dereference in n/a

Medium 4.0 Published 16 Dec 2010 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Authenticated remote attackers can crash the Traveler daemon via a null pointer dereference by omitting the Internet ID field and manipulating calendar invitations.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2010-4551?

CVE-2010-4551 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Dec 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IBM Lotus Notes Traveler before 8.5.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) by omitting the Internet ID field in the person document, and then using an Apple device to (1) accept or (2) decline an invitation.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4551?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4551?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4551 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2010-4551 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4551 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5jqg-jcp2-p73f.