How severe is CVE-2017-1227?

CVE-2017-1227 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1227?

CVE-2017-1227 primarily affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1227?

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-2017-1227 published?

CVE-2017-1227 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1227

CVE-2017-1227 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Platform
Published: 2017-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager could allow a unauthorized user to consume all resources and crash the system. IBM X-Force ID: 123906.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1227?: IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager could allow a unauthorized user to consume all resources and crash the system. IBM X-Force ID: 123906.
How severe is CVE-2017-1227?: CVE-2017-1227 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1227?: CVE-2017-1227 primarily affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1227?: 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-2017-1227 published?: CVE-2017-1227 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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