CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2952: Infoleak

First published: Wed Nov 30 2016(Updated: )

IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not enable the HSTS protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging use of HTTP.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM BigFix Remote Control<=9.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2952?

    CVE-2016-2952 has a medium severity rating due to the lack of HSTS protection in IBM BigFix Remote Control.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2952?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-2952, upgrade IBM BigFix Remote Control to version 9.1.3 or higher.

  • What type of attacks can be conducted due to CVE-2016-2952?

    CVE-2016-2952 can allow remote attackers to intercept sensitive information transmitted over HTTP.

  • Which versions of IBM BigFix Remote Control are affected by CVE-2016-2952?

    CVE-2016-2952 affects all versions of IBM BigFix Remote Control prior to 9.1.3.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2952?

    A possible workaround for CVE-2016-2952 is to enforce HTTPS for sensitive transactions until the software can be upgraded.

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