VDB-93888 · CVE-2016-2951 · BID 94601

IBM BigFix Remote Control up to 9.1.2 cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM BigFix Remote Control up to 9.1.2 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation results in cryptographic issue. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2951. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM BigFix Remote Control up to 9.1.2 (Remote Access Software). Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-310. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly set the default encryption strength, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by sniffing the network and performing calculations on encrypted data.

The bug was discovered 10/08/2016. The weakness was presented 11/30/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-2951 since 03/09/2016. 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 MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

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 94601†). See VDB-93889, VDB-93887, VDB-93886 and VDB-93885 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: BigFix Remote Control 9.1.3

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03/09/2016 🔍
10/08/2016 +213 days 🔍
11/30/2016 +53 days 🔍
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06/13/2019 +925 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-2951 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2951
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93888
SecurityFocus: 94601 - IBM BigFix Remote Control CVE-2016-2951 Man in the Middle Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/30/2016 20:59
Updated: 06/13/2019 10:21
Changes: 11/30/2016 20:59 (53), 06/13/2019 10:21 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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