medium
5.9
CWE
326
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1664: Weak Encryption

First published: Thu Jan 04 2018(Updated: )

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 133557.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.0
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.2
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.3
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.4
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.5
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.6
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.7
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.5.0.8
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.6.0
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.6.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.6.0.2
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.6.0.3
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.7.0
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.7.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager=2.7.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1664?

    CVE-2017-1664 has been categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the confidentiality of sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1664?

    To fix CVE-2017-1664, upgrade your IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager to the latest version that addresses the use of weak cryptographic algorithms.

  • What versions of IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2017-1664?

    CVE-2017-1664 affects IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager versions 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-1664 on sensitive information?

    CVE-2017-1664 could allow attackers to decrypt highly sensitive information due to the use of weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-1664?

    Yes, IBM has released updates for affected versions that mitigate the vulnerabilities described in CVE-2017-1664.

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