CVE-2017-1197 Security feature bypass in BigFix Compliance Analytics

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Inadequate account lockout settings in IBM BigFix Compliance allow remote attackers to brute force credentials and take over accounts.

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-2017-1197?

CVE-2017-1197 is a critical vulnerability in IBM BigFix Compliance Analytics, published on 15 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM BigFix Compliance (TEMA SUAv1 SCA SCM) uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 123672.

Weakness: CWE-307

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1197?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1197?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1197 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-1197 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1197 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m69g-hg7g-39h3.

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