CVE-2017-1221

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: November 13, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix 9.2 and 9.5) does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 123861.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010177
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101683
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123861
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Issue Tracking VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010177
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101683
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123861
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.6%
72th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

ibm