CVE-2017-1230: Infoleak

Published Oct 26, 2017
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Updated

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5) uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. This weakness may allow attackers to expose sensitive information by guessing tokens or identifiers. IBM X-Force ID: 123909.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM BigFix Platform=9.2
IBM BigFix Platform=9.5

Event History

Oct 26, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1230?

CVE-2017-1230 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-1230?

To fix CVE-2017-1230, upgrade to the latest supported versions of IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager that address this weakness.

3

What are the potential risks of CVE-2017-1230?

The risks of CVE-2017-1230 include unauthorized access to sensitive information through predictable tokens or identifiers.

4

Which versions of IBM BigFix Platform are affected by CVE-2017-1230?

IBM BigFix Platform versions 9.2 and 9.5 are vulnerable to CVE-2017-1230.

5

What is the cause of CVE-2017-1230?

CVE-2017-1230 is caused by insufficient randomness in security contexts that rely on unpredictable values.

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