Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue concerns old IBM Sametime Connect clients leaving sensitive local information behind after the Sametime Rich Client is uninstalled. The exposure is local, not a confirmed remote compromise. Business urgency depends on whether affected Sametime versions remain on endpoints or shared machines. Organizations may be exposed if endpoints used IBM Sametime Connect 8.5.2, 8.5.2.1, 9.0, 9.0.0.1, or 9.0.1, especially where the Rich Client was uninstalled on shared or multi-user systems. Treat this as a targeted hygiene issue for legacy collaboration endpoints, not an emergency internet-facing threat based on current evidence. Prioritize environments with shared workstations, regulated data, or lingering Sametime deployments. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for affected IBM Sametime Connect versions and uninstall history.; Review IBM support guidance for vendor-approved cleanup or remediation steps.; Remove residual Sametime client data using approved administrative procedures..
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- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113934CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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