VDB-93880 · CVE-2016-2936 · BID 94645

IBM BigFix Remote Control up to 9.1.2 Password Storage credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM BigFix Remote Control up to 9.1.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Password Storage. Executing a manipulation can lead to credentials management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-2936. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM BigFix Remote Control up to 9.1.2 (Remote Access Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Password Storage. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a credentials management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-255. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 uses cleartext storage for unspecified passwords, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors.

The bug was discovered 10/08/2016. The weakness was published 11/30/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2936 since 03/09/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1552.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 53 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 9.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94645†). Similar entries are available at VDB-93884, VDB-93883, VDB-93882 and VDB-93881. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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Class: Credentials management
CWE: CWE-255
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: BigFix Remote Control 9.1.3

Timelineinfo

03/09/2016 🔍
10/08/2016 +213 days 🔍
11/30/2016 +53 days 🔍
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11/30/2016 +0 days 🔍
12/02/2016 +2 days 🔍
06/13/2019 +923 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-2936 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2936
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93880
SecurityFocus: 94645 - IBM BigFix Remote Control CVE-2016-2936 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/30/2016 20:58
Updated: 06/13/2019 09:46
Changes: 11/30/2016 20:58 (55), 06/13/2019 09:46 (13)
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Cache ID: 216:CA3:103

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