How severe is CVE-2017-1196?

CVE-2017-1196 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-2017-1196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1196?

CVE-2017-1196 affects Ibm Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1196?

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-2017-1196 published?

CVE-2017-1196 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1196

CVE-2017-1196 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics
Published: 2017-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM BigFix Compliance (TEMA SUAv1 SCA SCM) 1.9.70 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 123671.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1196?: IBM BigFix Compliance (TEMA SUAv1 SCA SCM) 1.9.70 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 123671.
How severe is CVE-2017-1196?: CVE-2017-1196 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-2017-1196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1196?: CVE-2017-1196 affects Ibm Bigfix Security Compliance Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1196?: 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-2017-1196 published?: CVE-2017-1196 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_security_compliance_analytics:1.9.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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