CVE-2009-2435 describes a username enumeration vulnerability in IBM Lotus Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing 6.5.1. The Sametime server generates distinct error message timings for valid versus invalid usernames during failed login attempts, allowing remote attackers to identify existing user accounts. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity with low attack complexity and no authentication required, potentially leading to information disclosure. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_instant_messaging_and_web_conferencing:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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