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TITLE:
IBM Lotus Notes "notes" URI Handler Vulnerability

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA49601

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RELEASE DATE:
2012-06-19

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DESCRIPTION:
A vulnerability has been reported in IBM Lotus Notes, which can be
exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.

The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the "notes" URI
handler, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary commands.

Successful exploitation may allow execution of arbitrary code.

The vulnerability is reported in versions 8.0.2, 8.5, 8.5.1, 8.5.2,
and 8.5.3.

SOLUTION:
Apply interim fix or update to version 8.5.3 Fix Pack 2 when
available.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Reported by the vendor.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
IBM:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21598348

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