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CVE-2009-3114

7.5 · HIGH

The RSS reader widget in IBM Lotus Notes 8.0 and 8.5 saves items from an RSS feed as local HTML documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in Internet Explorer's Local Mac…

Published Sep 9, 2009ibmCWE-94EPSS 2.25%

Overview

CVE-2009-3114 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_notes. It was published on September 9, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The RSS reader widget in IBM Lotus Notes 8.0 and 8.5 saves items from an RSS feed as local HTML documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in Internet Explorer's Local Machine Zone via a crafted feed, aka SPR RGAU7RDJ9K.

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-2009-3114?

CVE-2009-3114 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_notes. It was published on September 9, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-3114?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3114?

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-2009-3114?

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