How severe is CVE-2015-4953?

CVE-2015-4953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-4953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4953?

CVE-2015-4953 affects Ibm Bigfix Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4953?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-4953 published?

CVE-2015-4953 was published on 2018-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4953

CVE-2015-4953 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Remote Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Remote Control
Published: 2018-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM BigFix Remote Control before Interim Fix pack 9.1.2-TIV-IBRC912-IF0001 makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to decrypt traffic by leveraging a weakness in its encryption protocol. IBM X-Force ID: 105197.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4953?: IBM BigFix Remote Control before Interim Fix pack 9.1.2-TIV-IBRC912-IF0001 makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to decrypt traffic by leveraging a weakness in its encryption protocol. IBM X-Force ID: 105197.
How severe is CVE-2015-4953?: CVE-2015-4953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-4953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4953?: CVE-2015-4953 affects Ibm Bigfix Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4953?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4953 published?: CVE-2015-4953 was published on 2018-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_remote_control:9.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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