CVE-2010-4548:IBM Lotus Notes Traveler before 8.5.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by accepting a meeting invitation with an iNotes client and then accepting this meeting invitation with an iPhone client.

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The vulnerability in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler before 8.5.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to exploit the system by accepting a meeting invitation with an iNotes client and then accepting the same meeting invitation with an iPhone client. This action triggers a denial of service condition, leading to a crash of the daemon.

Overview

This CVE describes a vulnerability in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler that allows authenticated remote users to cause a denial of service by performing specific actions with meeting invitations using different client devices.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users should update their IBM Lotus Notes Traveler software to version 8.5.1.2 or later. By applying the necessary patches and updates, organizations can mitigate the risk of a denial of service attack triggered by accepting meeting invitations with different client devices.

References

  1. IBM Lotus Notes Traveler Wiki: Link
  2. IBM Lotus Notes Traveler 8.5.1 FP3 Release Notes: Link
  3. IBM Security Advisory LO48594: Link

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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