CVE-2017-1671

Description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 133638.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.01% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/133638 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22011967 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102487 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1671?
CVE-2017-1671 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1671?
To fix CVE-2017-1671, 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-2017-1671 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-1671 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-1671?
CVE-2017-1671 affects IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.