Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2929
IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict password choices, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force approach.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2016-2929
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_remote_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2929
0.66%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 77 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2929
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST | |
8.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.2
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2929
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2929
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94560
IBM BigFix Remote Control CVE-2016-2929 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991880
IBM notice: The page you requested cannot be displayedVendor Advisory
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89789
IBM IV89789: SECURITY APAR CVE-2016-2929 WEAK DEFAULT PASSWORD POLICY IN IBM BIGFIX REMOTE CONTROLVendor Advisory
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