CVE-2018-1600 Information disclosure in BigFix Platform

High 8.6 Published 4 Jun 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can sniff sensitive data transmitted in clear text by IBM BigFix Platform, leading to information disclosure.

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-2018-1600?

CVE-2018-1600 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM BigFix Platform, published on 4 Jun 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 transmits sensitive or security-critical data in clear text in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. IBM X-Force ID: 143745.

Weakness: CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1600?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Bigfix Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1600?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1600 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1600 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1600 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h466-848j-m48v.