How severe is CVE-2017-1224?

CVE-2017-1224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1224?

CVE-2017-1224 primarily affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1224?

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

When was CVE-2017-1224 published?

CVE-2017-1224 was published on 2017-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1224

CVE-2017-1224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Platform
Published: 2017-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 123903.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1224?: IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 123903.
How severe is CVE-2017-1224?: CVE-2017-1224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1224?: CVE-2017-1224 primarily affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1224?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1224 published?: CVE-2017-1224 was published on 2017-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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