IBM BigFix Remote Control up to 9.1.2 inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in IBM BigFix Remote Control up to 9.1.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in inadequate encryption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-4953. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM BigFix Remote Control up to 9.1.2 (Remote Access Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM BigFix Remote Control before Interim Fix pack 9.1.2-TIV-IBRC912-IF0001 makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to decrypt traffic by leveraging a weakness in its encryption protocol. IBM X-Force ID: 105197.

The bug was discovered 03/29/2016. The weakness was published 03/29/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-4953 since 06/24/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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 730 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 9.1.2-TIV-IBRC912-IF0001 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: BigFix Remote Control 9.1.2-TIV-IBRC912-IF0001

Timelineinfo

06/24/2015 🔍
03/29/2016 +279 days 🔍
03/29/2018 +730 days 🔍
03/29/2018 +0 days 🔍
03/30/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/06/2021 +1044 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-4953 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4953
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115215
X-Force: 105197

Entryinfo

Created: 03/30/2018 12:30
Updated: 02/06/2021 13:15
Changes: 03/30/2018 12:30 (60), 01/18/2020 08:25 (1), 02/06/2021 13:15 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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