CWE
326
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1665: Weak Encryption

First published: Wed Jan 03 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: 133559.

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
Debian Linux=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1665?

    CVE-2017-1665 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for unauthorized decryption of sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1665?

    To fix CVE-2017-1665, upgrade IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager to a version that utilizes stronger cryptographic algorithms.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-1665?

    CVE-2017-1665 affects IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager versions 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7.

  • What impact can CVE-2017-1665 have on my organization?

    CVE-2017-1665 can allow attackers to decrypt sensitive information, potentially leading to data breaches.

  • Is CVE-2017-1665 being actively exploited?

    As of now, there have been no public reports indicating active exploitation of CVE-2017-1665.

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