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CVE-2016-2951

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

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CVE-2016-2951 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmBigfix Remote Control<= 9.1.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2951?
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.
How severe is CVE-2016-2951?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2951 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2951?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST