Certificate Validation Flaw in IBM BigFix Compliance Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2017-1200

3.7LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Bigfix Compliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 February 2019

Summary

IBM BigFix Compliance versions 1.7 through 1.9.91 are susceptible to a vulnerability where the software fails to validate certificates correctly. This flaw can be exploited by attackers using man-in-the-middle techniques, potentially allowing them to impersonate a trusted entity. Consequently, the affected software may unintentionally connect to malicious hosts or accept spoofed data disguised as coming from a legitimate source. This can result in unauthorized access and compromise of sensitive information within the affected environments.

Affected Version(s)

BigFix Compliance 1.7

BigFix Compliance 1.9.91

References

https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10737581
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123675
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.7
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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