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CVE-2016-2959: IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 could allow a meeting room manager to remove the primary managers...

IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 could allow a meeting room manager to remove the primary managers privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 113804.

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This flaw affects IBM Sametime Meeting Server and could let a meeting room manager remove the privileges of primary managers. The business concern is loss of intended administrative control over meeting rooms, especially in legacy collaboration environments. The provided sources do not include CVSS scoring, public exploit evidence, or detailed remediation text. Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2, 8.5.2.1, 9.0, 9.0.0.1, or 9.0.1. Risk is most relevant where meeting room manager roles are broadly assigned or legacy Sametime servers remain in service. Treat this as a targeted legacy-platform governance issue, not a broad internet-wide emergency based on the supplied evidence. Prioritize if Sametime remains business-critical, has many delegated room managers, or lacks current vendor support. Mitigation focus: Review IBM support advisory swg22006439 for official remediation or upgrade guidance.; Inventory Sametime Meeting Server versions and prioritize affected legacy instances.; Restrict meeting room manager roles to trusted users until vendor guidance is applied..

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSametime8.5.2, 8.5.2.1, 9.0, 9.0.0.1, 9.0.1Listed
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