How severe is CVE-2017-1232?

CVE-2017-1232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1232?

CVE-2017-1232 primarily affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1232?

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

When was CVE-2017-1232 published?

CVE-2017-1232 was published on 2017-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1232

CVE-2017-1232 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Platform
Published: 2017-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5) transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. IBM X-Force ID: 123911.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1232?: IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager (IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5) transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. IBM X-Force ID: 123911.
How severe is CVE-2017-1232?: CVE-2017-1232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1232?: CVE-2017-1232 primarily affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1232 published?: CVE-2017-1232 was published on 2017-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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