CVE-2016-8964

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials

published July 13, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A lack of account lockout settings is like leaving your front door unlocked, inviting trouble! Picture a busy café without a lock on the door; anyone can waltz in and start guessing the place's Wi-Fi password. In the same way, this vulnerability lets attackers try to brute force their way into accounts without hitting a barrier. If left unaddressed, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability, attempting endless login attempts until they successfully gain access to accounts. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, putting your organization at risk. Protect your credentials before it’s too late!

Put simply

Picture a busy café without a lock on the door; anyone can waltz in and start guessing the place's Wi-Fi password. In the same way, this vulnerability lets attackers try to brute force their way into accounts without hitting a barrier. IBM BigFix Inventory v9.2 has inadequate account lockout settings which allow attackers to repeatedly attempt to guess account credentials without being locked out, making it vulnerable to brute force attacks.

What to do

If left unaddressed, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability, attempting endless login attempts until they successfully gain access to accounts. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, putting your organization at risk. Protect your credentials before it’s too late! To mitigate this risk, review and adjust the account lockout policies in your IBM BigFix Inventory settings to limit login attempts. Regularly monitor your logs for any suspicious activities and consider implementing multi-factor authentication for added security. You've got this! Take these steps to shore up your defenses and make your accounts safer! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02231 · 82.5th percentile
Published
2017-07-13T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUL 15:00Z
    IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials
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