CVE-2017-1224 Weak cryptography in BigFix family

High 7.5 Published 19 Jul 2017 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Weak cryptographic algorithms in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager allow attackers to decrypt highly sensitive information.

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-2017-1224?

CVE-2017-1224 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM BigFix family, published on 19 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 123903.

Weakness: CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1224?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Bigfix Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1224?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1224 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-1224 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1224 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cf7g-ggqr-v2mp.