IBM BigFix Platform BES/Relay Server access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM BigFix Platform. Affected is an unknown function of the component BES/Relay Server. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-6085. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM BigFix Platform (Endpoint Management Software) (affected version unknown). This affects an unknown functionality of the component BES/Relay Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM BigFix Platform could allow an attacker on the local network to crash the BES and relay servers.

The bug was discovered 12/22/2016. The weakness was disclosed 02/01/2017 by Alberto Garcia with salesforce.com (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-6085 since 06/29/2016. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96177 (IBM BigFix Platform 9.x < 9.1.9.1301 / 9.2.9.36 / 9.5.4.38 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (96177) and SecurityFocus (BID 95291†). The entries VDB-96445 and VDB-96446 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 96177
Nessus Name: IBM BigFix Platform 9.x < 9.1.9.1301 / 9.2.9.36 / 9.5.4.38 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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06/29/2016 🔍
12/20/2016 +174 days 🔍
12/22/2016 +2 days 🔍
12/29/2016 +7 days 🔍
01/05/2017 +7 days 🔍
02/01/2017 +27 days 🔍
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02/02/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/09/2020 +1284 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: Alberto Garcia
Organization: salesforce.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-6085 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6085
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96447
SecurityFocus: 95291 - IBM BigFix Platform CVE-2016-6085 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-6085 - IBM - BigFix Platform - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/02/2017 11:55
Updated: 08/09/2020 16:45
Changes: 02/02/2017 11:55 (65), 08/09/2020 16:45 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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