CVE-2017-1200 : What You Need to Know

IBM BigFix Compliance versions 1.7 to 1.9.91 are vulnerable to a certificate validation flaw that could be exploited by attackers. This CVE was published on October 30, 2018.

Understanding CVE-2017-1200

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in IBM BigFix Compliance that could allow attackers to impersonate trusted entities through a man-in-the-middle attack.

What is CVE-2017-1200?

The certificate validation process in versions 1.7 to 1.9.91 of IBM BigFix Compliance may not be performed correctly or at all, potentially enabling attackers to impersonate trusted entities through man-in-the-middle attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2017-1200

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 3.7 (Low Severity)
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
User Interaction: None
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Technical Details of CVE-2017-1200

IBM BigFix Compliance is affected by a certificate validation vulnerability that could lead to man-in-the-middle attacks.

Vulnerability Description

The software may connect to a malicious host, believing it is trusted, or accept falsified data from a malicious host.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: BigFix Compliance
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 1.7, 1.9.91

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to impersonate trusted entities through man-in-the-middle attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM BigFix Compliance.
Implement secure certificate validation practices.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running affected versions of IBM BigFix Compliance are updated with the latest patches and security fixes.