IBM BigFix Compliance 1.9.79 inadequate encryption

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM BigFix Compliance 1.9.79 (Endpoint Management Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM BigFix Compliance Analytics 1.9.79 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 123431.

The bug was discovered 02/10/2017. The weakness was released 06/08/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-1179 since 11/30/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 103 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 100720 (IBM BigFix Compliance 1.9.70 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (100720). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 102058, 102059 and 102555.

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Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
ATT&CK: T1600

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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 100720
Nessus Name: IBM BigFix Compliance 1.9.70 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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11/30/2016 🔍
02/10/2017 +72 days 🔍
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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: IBM
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CVE: CVE-2017-1179 (🔍)
X-Force: 123431
SecurityFocus: 98910 - IBM BigFix Security Compliance Analytics CVE-2017-1179 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/09/2017 08:03
Updated: 12/26/2020 16:43
Changes: 06/09/2017 08:03 (68), 10/15/2019 15:12 (6), 12/26/2020 16:37 (2), 12/26/2020 16:43 (1)
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