CVE-2017-1229

Name: CVE-2017-1229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-13T23:29:00.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1229 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix 9.2 and 9.5) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix 9.2 and 9.5) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 123908.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

65.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	9.2
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	9.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005246Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123908Issue Tracking, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005246Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123908Issue Tracking, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1229?

How severe is CVE-2017-1229?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1229 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1229?

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-2017-1229?

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Source: NVD / NIST