How severe is CVE-2017-1575?

CVE-2017-1575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, 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-2017-1575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1575?

CVE-2017-1575 affects Ibm Sterling File Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1575?

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

When was CVE-2017-1575 published?

CVE-2017-1575 was published on 2018-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1575

CVE-2017-1575 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling File Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Ibm Sterling File Gateway
Published: 2018-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition (IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6) uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow a local attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 132032.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1575?: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition (IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6) uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow a local attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 132032.
How severe is CVE-2017-1575?: CVE-2017-1575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, 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-2017-1575 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1575?: CVE-2017-1575 affects Ibm Sterling File Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1575?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1575 published?: CVE-2017-1575 was published on 2018-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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