Vulnerability identifier: #VU12581

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1601

CWE-ID: CWE-521

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Guardium
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to weak requirements for users to have strong passwords by default. A remote attacker can conduct brute-force attack and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.5.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium: 10.0 - 10.1.4

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/132624

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.