Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE describes a remote denial-of-service issue in IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5.2 and 8.5.2.1. A malformed Audio Visual session can crash the Sametime WebPlayer Firefox extension, disrupting affected users rather than exposing data. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5.2 or 8.5.2.1 with Firefox WebPlayer AV functionality enabled. Modern environments are unlikely to be exposed unless this old client stack remains in use. Treat this as a legacy availability risk. It is not presented as a data breach issue, but affected collaboration users could experience disruption. Prioritize confirmation if Sametime remains business-critical or externally reachable. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5.2 or 8.5.2.1 deployments.; Review IBM advisory guidance for supported fixes or workarounds.; Disable or restrict affected WebPlayer AV functionality where business impact permits..
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- sametime-webplayer-cve20133986-dos(84969)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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