CVE-2017-1232 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5) transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. IBM X-Force ID: 123911.

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 Platform	9.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-319

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009673PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101571Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123911VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009673PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101571Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123911VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1232?

CVE-2017-1232 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5) transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. IBM X-Fo...

How severe is CVE-2017-1232?

CVE-2017-1232 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-2017-1232?

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