CVE-2017-1231 Hardcoded credentials in BigFix Platform

Medium 4.4 Published 12 Oct 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Local attackers can read user credentials stored in plain text within the IBM BigFix Platform, leading to potential account compromise.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-1231?

CVE-2017-1231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM BigFix Platform, published on 12 Oct 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.5 - 9.5.9 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 123910.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1231?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Bigfix Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1231?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-1231 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1231 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qqwq-5j23-4r5c.