CVE-2017-1271

Name: CVE-2017-1271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-07T15:29:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1271 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security Guardium 9.0, 9.1, and 9.5 supports interaction between multiple actors and allows those actors to negotiate which algorithm should be used as a protection mechanism such as encryption or authentication, but it does not select the strongest algorithm that is available to both parties. IBM X-Force ID: 124746.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium 9.0, 9.1, and 9.5 supports interaction between multiple actors and allows those actors to negotiate which algorithm should be used as a protection mechanism such as encryption or authentication, but it does not select the strongest algorithm that is available to both parties. IBM X-Force ID: 124746.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium	9.0
Ibm	Security Guardium	9.1
Ibm	Security Guardium	9.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010435Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102034Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039961Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/124746Issue Tracking, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010435Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102034Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039961Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/124746Issue Tracking, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1271?

How severe is CVE-2017-1271?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1271 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1271?

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-2017-1271?

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Source: NVD / NIST