Improper Encryption Management in IBM BigFix Remote Control
CVE-2016-2927

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 November 2016

Summary

The IBM BigFix Remote Control software prior to version 9.1.3 contains a security flaw where the set of encryption algorithms is not adequately restricted. This oversight allows remote attackers to potentially undermine cryptographic protections, enabling them to sniff network traffic and perform cryptographic attacks on the encrypted data. As a result, sensitive information may be exposed, posing significant risks to data integrity and confidentiality.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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