How severe is CVE-2017-1268?

CVE-2017-1268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1268 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-2017-1268?

CVE-2017-1268 affects Ibm Security Guardium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1268?

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

When was CVE-2017-1268 published?

CVE-2017-1268 was published on 2018-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1268

CVE-2017-1268 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2018-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium 10 and 10.5 uses a one-way cryptographic hash against an input that should not be reversible, such as a password, but the software does not also use a salt as part of the input. IBM X-Force ID: 124743.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1268?: IBM Security Guardium 10 and 10.5 uses a one-way cryptographic hash against an input that should not be reversible, such as a password, but the software does not also use a salt as part of the input. IBM X-Force ID: 124743.
How severe is CVE-2017-1268?: CVE-2017-1268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1268 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-2017-1268?: CVE-2017-1268 affects Ibm Security Guardium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1268?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1268 published?: CVE-2017-1268 was published on 2018-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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