CVE-2018-1475 Security feature bypass in BigFix Platform

Critical 9.8 Published 27 Apr 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Inadequate account lockout settings in IBM BigFix Platform 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-2018-1475?

CVE-2018-1475 is a critical vulnerability in IBM BigFix Platform, published on 27 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 140756.

Weakness: CWE-307

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1475?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Bigfix Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1475?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1475 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1475 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1475 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fppr-cxf2-h256.