CVE-2016-2937: ibm bigfix_remote_control Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 30-11-2016Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-2937 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ibm bigfix_remote_control. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 69% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.25%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-11-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or spoof e-mail transmission via a crafted POST request, related to an "untrusted information vulnerability."
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.25%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
69%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.25% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.25%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
Affected systems
Ibm1 product
- bigfix_remote_control≤ 9.1.2
1 vendor · 1 product