IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to inadequate encryption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-1224. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (Directory Service Software) (affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. 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. CVE summarizes:

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 123903.

The bug was discovered 07/14/2017. The weakness was presented 07/19/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-1224 since 11/30/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/04/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1600 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 99916†). See VDB-104094, VDB-104095, VDB-104097 and VDB-109314 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 802684
OpenVAS Name: IBM Tivoli Entpoint Manager Multiple Vulnerabilities July17
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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11/30/2016 🔍
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07/20/2017 +1 days 🔍
07/21/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/04/2021 +1263 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: IBM
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-1224 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1224
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104098
X-Force: 123903
SecurityFocus: 99916 - IBM BigFix Platform Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/20/2017 09:25
Updated: 01/04/2021 12:34
Changes: 07/20/2017 09:25 (64), 10/29/2019 13:52 (4), 01/04/2021 12:30 (2), 01/04/2021 12:34 (1)
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