CVE-2016-2944

moderate-risk
Published 2016-11-30

IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force approach.

Do I need to act?

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0.50% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10 Critical
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Ibm

References (6)

Vendor Advisory http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89790
Vendor Advisory http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991878
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94623
Vendor Advisory http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89790
Vendor Advisory http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991878
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94623
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 32/34 · Critical
Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal