IBM BigFix Remote Control Affected by Insecure Password Storage
CVE-2016-2936

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-2936?

IBM BigFix Remote Control prior to version 9.1.3 is vulnerable due to the insecure storage of passwords in cleartext. This flaw allows local users to access sensitive information through unknown methods, posing a significant risk to system confidentiality and integrity. Organizations utilizing this product should evaluate their environments for exposure and implement necessary updates to mitigate this risk.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94645
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991884
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89786
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
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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