CVE-2017-1268

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.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Security Guardium
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106339 third party advisory vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/124743 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10737077 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1268?
CVE-2017-1268 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1268?
To fix CVE-2017-1268, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-1268 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1268 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-1268?
CVE-2017-1268 affects IBM Security Guardium.
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