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CVE-2000-1117

5.0 · MEDIUM

The Extended Control List (ECL) feature of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in Lotus Notes Client R5 allows malicious web site operators to determine the existence of files on the client by measuring…

Published Jan 9, 2001ibmCWE-203EPSS 2.89%

Overview

CVE-2000-1117 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_notes. It was published on January 9, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Extended Control List (ECL) feature of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in Lotus Notes Client R5 allows malicious web site operators to determine the existence of files on the client by measuring delays in the execution of the getSystemResource method.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_notes to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1117?

CVE-2000-1117 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_notes. It was published on January 9, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2000-1117?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-1117?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_notes to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-1117?

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