CVE-2017-1664: ibm security_key_lifecycle_manager Inadequate Encryption Strength
CVSS: 5.9v3.0MediumModified
Published 04-01-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-1664 is a medium (CVSS 5.9) Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in ibm security_key_lifecycle_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.9/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.84%
0%100%
Low · +0.07 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-01-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 133557.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.84%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
57%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.07 pp
From 0.77% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.84%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- security_key_lifecycle_manager2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.5.0 | 2.5.0.0 | 2.5.0.1 | 2.5.0.2 | 2.5.0.3 | 2.5.0.4 | 2.5.0.5 | 2.5.0.6 | 2.5.0.7 | 2.5.0.8 | 2.6.0 | 2.6.0.1 | 2.6.0.2 | 2.6.0.3 | 2.7.0 | 2.7.0.1 | 2.7.0.2
1 vendor · 1 product