CVE-2016-2944 json
IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obta…
published 2016-11-30 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-4017
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 75%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89790
vendor-advisory
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991878
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/94623
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-2944
- NVD CVE-2016-2944
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