CVE-2016-2970

Name: CVE-2016-2970
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-29T01:35:12.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2970 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Sametime 8.5 and 9.0 meetings server may provide detailed information in an error message that may provide details about the application to possible attackers. IBM X-Force ID: 113851.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sametime 8.5 and 9.0 meetings server may provide detailed information in an error message that may provide details about the application to possible attackers. IBM X-Force ID: 113851.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sametime	8.5.2.0
Ibm	Sametime	8.5.2.1
Ibm	Sametime	9.0.0.0
Ibm	Sametime	9.0.0.1
Ibm	Sametime	9.0.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006233Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100529Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039228Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113851VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006233Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100529Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039228Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113851VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2970?

IBM Sametime 8.5 and 9.0 meetings server may provide detailed information in an error message that may provide details about the application to possible attackers. IBM X-Force ID: 113851.

How severe is CVE-2016-2970?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2970 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2970?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-2970?

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Source: NVD / NIST