CVE-2017-1227: High severity hcltech bigfix platform vulnerability
Published Jul 31, 2017
·Updated
IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager could allow a unauthorized user to consume all resources and crash the system. IBM X-Force ID: 123906.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM BigFix Platform=9.1
IBM BigFix Platform=9.2
IBM BigFix Platform=9.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1227?
CVE-2017-1227 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized resource consumption and system crashes.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-1227?
To fix CVE-2017-1227, upgrade to the latest version of IBM BigFix platform that addresses the vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-1227?
CVE-2017-1227 affects IBM BigFix Platform versions 9.1, 9.2, and 9.5.
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Can CVE-2017-1227 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-1227 can potentially be exploited remotely by an unauthorized user.
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What are the consequences of CVE-2017-1227?
The consequences of CVE-2017-1227 may include resource exhaustion and system instability leading to crashes.