CVE-2016-2944 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to IBM BigFix Remote Control via brute-force attacks due to missing login attempt restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-2944?
CVE-2016-2944 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Nov 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force approach.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2944?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Bigfix Remote Control.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2944?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2944 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2016-2944 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2944 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r53r-88mr-575w.