Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8962
IBM BigFix Inventory 9.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 118851.
Products affected by CVE-2016-8962
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_inventory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8962
0.15%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 50 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8962
| 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
|
NIST | |
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5.9
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
2.2
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8962
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-8962
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995031
IBM Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in password strength policy affects IBM License Metric Tool v9.x and IBM BigFix Inventory v9.x (CVE-2016-8962)Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98030
IBM License Metric Tool and IBM BigFix Inventory CVE-2016-8962 Weak Password Security VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038360
IBM License Metric Tool Lack of Strong Password Requirement Lets Remote Users Conduct Password Guessing Attacks - SecurityTracker
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