CVE-2017-1255: ibm security_guardium Inadequate Encryption Strength
Modified
Published 02-05-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-1255 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in ibm security_guardium. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.04%
0%100%
Low · -0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-05-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Security Guardium 10.0, 10.0.1, and 10.1 through 10.1.4 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 124675.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.04%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
64%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Decrease -0.02 pp
From 1.06% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- security_guardium10.0 | 10.01 | 10.1 | 10.1.2 | 10.1.3 | 10.1.4
1 vendor · 1 product