How severe is CVE-2016-2944?

CVE-2016-2944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2944?

CVE-2016-2944 affects Ibm Bigfix Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2944?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-2944 published?

CVE-2016-2944 was published on 2016-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2944

CVE-2016-2944 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Remote Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Remote Control
Published: 2016-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force approach.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2944?: IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force approach.
How severe is CVE-2016-2944?: CVE-2016-2944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2944?: CVE-2016-2944 affects Ibm Bigfix Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-2944 published?: CVE-2016-2944 was published on 2016-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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