CVE-2016-2951 json
IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly set the default encryption strength, which makes it easier for remote attackers to…
published 2016-11-30 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-4024
- cvss
- 3.7
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.7%
- EPSS 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 51%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly set the default encryption strength, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by sniffing the network and performing calculations on encrypted data.
Exploit prediction
0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 3.7 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-310 Cryptographic Issues
References
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89785
vendor-advisory
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991885
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/94601
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-2951
- NVD CVE-2016-2951
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