CVE-2017-1221 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix 9.2 and 9.5) does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 123861.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	9.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-521

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010177Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101683Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123861Issue TrackingVDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010177Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101683Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123861Issue TrackingVDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1221?

CVE-2017-1221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix 9.2 and 9.5) does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force I...

How severe is CVE-2017-1221?

CVE-2017-1221 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1221?

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