CVE-2009-2435

N/A Unknown
Published: July 13, 2009 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

The Sametime server in IBM Lotus Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing 6.5.1 generates error messages for a failed logon attempt with different time delays depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35614
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.senseofsecurity.com.au/advisories/SOS-09-004.pdf
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
43th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

ibm