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CVE-2009-5035

4.3 · MEDIUM

The Nokia client in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler before 8.5.0.2 does not properly handle multiple outgoing e-mail messages between sync operations, which might allow remote attackers to read communicat…

Published Dec 16, 2010ibmCWE-200EPSS 0.97%

Overview

CVE-2009-5035 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_notes_traveler. It was published on December 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Nokia client in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler before 8.5.0.2 does not properly handle multiple outgoing e-mail messages between sync operations, which might allow remote attackers to read communications intended for other recipients by examining appended messages.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_notes_traveler 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ibmlotus_notes_traveler0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5035?

CVE-2009-5035 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_notes_traveler. It was published on December 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-5035?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, 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-2009-5035?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_notes_traveler 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-2009-5035?

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