CVE-2017-1231 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Q: What is CVE-2017-1231?

CVE-2017-1231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). IBM BigFix Platform 9.5 - 9.5.9 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 123910.

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-1231?

CVE-2017-1231 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1231?

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

Vulnerability Description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.5 - 9.5.9 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 123910.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	>= 9.5, <= 9.5.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123910VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10724511Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123910VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10724511Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1231?

CVE-2017-1231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). IBM BigFix Platform 9.5 - 9.5.9 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 123910.

How severe is CVE-2017-1231?

CVE-2017-1231 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1231?

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