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CVE-2016-2929 concerns IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 allowing weak password choices. That weakness can make brute-force access attempts easier for remote attackers. The main business risk is unauthorized remote-control access where legacy BigFix Remote Control remains deployed. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running IBM BigFix Remote Control below 9.1.3, especially where the service is reachable by untrusted networks or reused weak passwords exist. Treat this as a legacy remote-access hygiene issue. Prioritize remediation if BigFix Remote Control is still used, because weak password controls can turn routine password guessing into unauthorized remote access risk. Mitigation focus: Identify any IBM BigFix Remote Control deployments below 9.1.3.; Upgrade affected deployments to 9.1.3 or later per IBM guidance.; Review IBM advisory IV89789 for vendor-specific remediation details..
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