Vulnerability identifier: #VU9596

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1271

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 bypass security restrictions and obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in IBM Security Guardium. A remote attacker can cause the system to select an encryption or authentication algorithm that is not the strongest algorithm available and gain access to arbitrary data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium: 9.0 - 9.5

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-selection-of-less-secure-algorithm-during-nego...

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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.