CVE-2016-8964

Name: CVE-2016-8964
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-13T15:29:00.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8964 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 118853.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 118853.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Bigfix Inventory	>= 9.0, < 9.2.8
Ibm	License Metric Tool	>= 9.0, < 9.2.8

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995024Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99548Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038919Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118853VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995024Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99548Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038919Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/118853VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8964?

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 118853.

How severe is CVE-2016-8964?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8964 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8964?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-8964?

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Source: NVD / NIST