Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2944
IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force approach.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2016-2944
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_remote_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2944
0.53%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2944
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST | |
9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2944
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When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2944
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94623
IBM BigFix Remote Control CVE-2016-2944 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991878
IBM notice: The page you requested cannot be displayedVendor Advisory
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89790
IBM IV89790: SECURITY APAR CVE-2016-2944 WEAK DEFAULT PASSWORD LOCKOUT POLICY IN IBM BIGFIX REMOTE CONTROLVendor Advisory
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