CVE-2018-1475

Description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 140756.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM BigFix Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140756 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015754 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1475?
CVE-2018-1475 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1475?
To fix CVE-2018-1475, 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-2018-1475 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1475 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-2018-1475?
CVE-2018-1475 affects IBM BigFix Platform.
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