What is the severity of CVE-2017-1222?

CVE-2017-1222 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to protected resources.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1222?

To fix CVE-2017-1222, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of BigFix Platform.

What versions of IBM BigFix are affected by CVE-2017-1222?

CVE-2017-1222 affects IBM BigFix Platform versions 9.2 and 9.5.

What types of attacks can be conducted due to CVE-2017-1222?

Due to CVE-2017-1222, attackers can exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the application.

Is CVE-2017-1222 a web application vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2017-1222 is categorized as a web application vulnerability as it relates to authentication mechanisms in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager.

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CVE-2017-1222

medium

6.5

CWE

287

26/10/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-1222

First published: Thu Oct 26 2017(Updated: )

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5) does not perform an authentication check for a critical resource or functionality allowing anonymous users access to protected areas. IBM X-Force ID: 123862.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM BigFix Platform	=9.2
IBM BigFix Platform	=9.5

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009673

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1222?
CVE-2017-1222 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to protected resources.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1222?
To fix CVE-2017-1222, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of BigFix Platform.
What versions of IBM BigFix are affected by CVE-2017-1222?
CVE-2017-1222 affects IBM BigFix Platform versions 9.2 and 9.5.
What types of attacks can be conducted due to CVE-2017-1222?
Due to CVE-2017-1222, attackers can exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the application.
Is CVE-2017-1222 a web application vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-1222 is categorized as a web application vulnerability as it relates to authentication mechanisms in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1222?
CVE-2017-1222 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to protected resources.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1222?
To fix CVE-2017-1222, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of BigFix Platform.
What versions of IBM BigFix are affected by CVE-2017-1222?
CVE-2017-1222 affects IBM BigFix Platform versions 9.2 and 9.5.
What types of attacks can be conducted due to CVE-2017-1222?
Due to CVE-2017-1222, attackers can exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the application.
Is CVE-2017-1222 a web application vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-1222 is categorized as a web application vulnerability as it relates to authentication mechanisms in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager.