CVE-2016-8964: ibm bigfix_inventory
CVSS: 9.8v3.0CriticalModified
Published 13-07-2017Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-8964 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in ibm bigfix_inventory. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.23%
0%100%
Low · +0.40 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-07-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 118853.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
83%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.40 pp
From 1.83% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.23%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- 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.
- CWE-2547PK - Security FeaturesSoftware security is not security software. Here we're concerned with topics like authentication, access control, confidentiality, cryptography, and privilege management.
Affected systems
Ibm2 products
- bigfix_inventory9.2 | ≥ 9.0, < 9.2.8
- license_metric_tool≥ 9.0, < 9.2.8
1 vendor · 2 products