IBM BigFix Inventory 9.2.2 Account Lockout 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM BigFix Inventory 9.2.2. This affects an unknown part of the component Account Lockout. The manipulation results in 7pk security. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-8964. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM BigFix Inventory 9.2.2 (Endpoint Management Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component Account Lockout. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-254. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 118853.

The bug was discovered 07/12/2017. The weakness was disclosed 07/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-8964 since 10/25/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/01/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1211.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 99548†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1038919†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/25/2016 🔍
07/12/2017 +260 days 🔍
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07/13/2017 +1 days 🔍
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07/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
07/18/2017 +4 days 🔍
01/01/2021 +1263 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-8964 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8964
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103512
X-Force: 118853
SecurityFocus: 99548 - Multiple IBM Products CVE-2016-8964 Brute Force Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1038919

Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2017 10:38
Updated: 01/01/2021 11:08
Changes: 07/14/2017 10:38 (65), 10/27/2019 08:39 (4), 01/01/2021 11:02 (3), 01/01/2021 11:08 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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