CVE-2017-1601 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Guardium 10.0, 10.0.1, and 10.1 through 10.1.4 Database Activity Monitor 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: 132624.

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	Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor	10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-521

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014230PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040899Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/132624VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014230PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040899Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/132624VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1601?

CVE-2017-1601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM Security Guardium 10.0, 10.0.1, and 10.1 through 10.1.4 Database Activity Monitor does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compro...

How severe is CVE-2017-1601?

CVE-2017-1601 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-2017-1601?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor.