CVE-2016-2972

Name: CVE-2016-2972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-29T18:29:00.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2972 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 could store credentials of the Sametime Meetings user in the local cache of their browser which could be accessed by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 113855.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 could store credentials of the Sametime Meetings user in the local cache of their browser which could be accessed by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 113855.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

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=swg22006439Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100599
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039231Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113855VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006439Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100599
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039231Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113855VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2972?

IBM Sametime Meeting Server 8.5.2 and 9.0 could store credentials of the Sametime Meetings user in the local cache of their browser which could be accessed by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 113855.

How severe is CVE-2016-2972?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2972 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2972?

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-2016-2972?

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Source: NVD / NIST