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CVE-2017-1339

4.4 · MEDIUM

IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 (formerly Tivoli Storage Manager) Server uses weak encryption for the password.

Published Oct 5, 2017CWE-327EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2017-1339 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 5, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 (formerly Tivoli Storage Manager) Server uses weak encryption for the password. A database administrator may be able to decrypt the IBM Spectrum protect client or administrator password which can result in information disclosure or a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 126247.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007936Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101113Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039498Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/126247Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007936Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101113Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039498Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/126247

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1339?

CVE-2017-1339 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 5, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-1339?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-1339?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-1339?

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