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CVE-2013-3983: The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.5.2 through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 does not validate URLs in...

The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.5.2 through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 does not validate URLs in Cookie headers before using them in redirects, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.

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IBM Sametime Meeting Server could redirect users using URL values supplied in Cookie headers without validating them first. The business risk is unclear because the CVE lists unspecified impact and no severity score. Treat this as relevant only if legacy Sametime meeting services remain deployed, especially if reachable by remote users. Likely exposure is limited to organizations still running the affected IBM Sametime Meeting Server versions. Internet-facing, partner-facing, or remote-access meeting deployments would deserve priority review. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm exposure from installed product versions rather than CPE data. Prioritize as an exposure-confirmation item, not an emergency, unless affected Sametime servers are still externally reachable. The lack of severity and exploitation evidence lowers confidence, but unsupported legacy collaboration systems can create avoidable business risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM Sametime Meeting Server deployments and confirm exact versions.; Review IBM support and X-Force guidance for official fixes or configuration advice.; Patch, upgrade, retire, or isolate affected Sametime servers according to IBM guidance..

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