Insecure Protocol Support Vulnerability in BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins by HCL Software
CVE-2024-42186

2.8LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
HCL Software Software
Status
Bigfix Patch Management Download Plug-ins
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2025

Summary

The BigFix Patch Download Plug-ins from HCL Software are susceptible to an insecure protocol support vulnerability. This issue arises from improper handling of SSL certificate validation, potentially allowing attackers to exploit data transmitted over insecure channels, posing a risk to the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

BigFix Patch Management Download Plug-ins 1177 and below

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&syspar...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.8
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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