CVE-2017-1179 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

IBM BigFix Compliance Analytics 1.9.79 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 123431.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics	1.9.70

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-326

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004161PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98910Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123431VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004161PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98910Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123431VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1179?

CVE-2017-1179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM BigFix Compliance Analytics 1.9.79 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 123431.

How severe is CVE-2017-1179?

CVE-2017-1179 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-2017-1179?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics.