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MEDIUM · 5.9

CVE-2016-2927

IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict the set of available encryption algorithms, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms b...

Vulnerability Description

IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict the set of available encryption algorithms, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by sniffing the network and performing calculations on encrypted data.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmBigfix Remote Control<= 9.1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2927?

CVE-2016-2927 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict the set of available encryption algorithms, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms b...

How severe is CVE-2016-2927?

CVE-2016-2927 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2927?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Bigfix Remote Control.