CVE-2017-1230

Name: CVE-2017-1230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-26T21:29:00.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1230 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5) uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. This weakness may allow attackers to expose sensitive information by guessing tokens or identifiers. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5) uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. This weakness may allow attackers to expose sensitive information by guessing tokens or identifiers. IBM X-Force ID: 123909.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.5th 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=swg22009673Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101571Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123909VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22009673Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101571Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123909VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1230?

How severe is CVE-2017-1230?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1230 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1230?

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