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CVE-2016-2944

critical

Description

IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force approach.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94623

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991878

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89790

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2016-11-30

Updated: 2026-05-06

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 9.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: Critical

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00498