CVE-2012-5309 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication restrictions to gain unauthorized access via brute-force attacks against IBM Lotus Notes Traveler.
- 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-2012-5309?
CVE-2012-5309 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
servlet/traveler in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler through 8.5.3.3 Interim Fix 1 does not properly restrict invalid authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5309?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5309?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5309 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2012-5309 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5309 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pmwv-p724-cpcf.