CVE-2012-5309 describes an improper authentication vulnerability in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler through version 8.5.3.3 Interim Fix 1. This flaw allows remote attackers to conduct brute-force attacks against the servlet/traveler component due to insufficient restrictions on invalid login attempts. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity. It can be exploited remotely with medium attack complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public awareness or interest.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.5.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.5.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.5.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.5.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.5.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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