CVE-2017-1221

moderate-risk

Published 2017-11-13

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.

Do I need to act?

0.26% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 9.8/10 Critical

NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Bigfix Platform

Affected Vendors

Ibm

References (6)

Issue Tracking http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010177

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101683

Issue Tracking https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123861

Issue Tracking http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010177

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101683

Issue Tracking https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123861

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moderate-risk

Severity 32/34 · Critical

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 7/34 · Low