IBM BigFix Remote Control Vulnerability in Network Communication
CVE-2016-2931

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Bigfix Remote Control
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 November 2016

What is CVE-2016-2931?

IBM BigFix Remote Control prior to version 9.1.3 is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows unauthorized remote attackers to capture unencrypted sensitive information over the network. This flaw enables malicious actors to sniff network traffic, potentially leading to exposure of confidential data transmitted between clients and servers.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991876
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89791
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94984
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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