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CVE-2017-1179: IBM BigFix Compliance Analytics 1.9.79 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow...

IBM BigFix Compliance Analytics 1.9.79 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 123431.

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IBM BigFix Compliance Analytics 1.9.79 used weaker-than-expected cryptography. The reported risk is that an attacker could decrypt highly sensitive information. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, attack prerequisites, exploit evidence, or remediation details. Exposure is limited to environments running IBM BigFix Compliance Analytics 1.9.79. The provided sources do not state whether affected deployments are internet-facing or require authenticated access. Treat this as a verification priority where BigFix Compliance Analytics stores sensitive compliance or endpoint data. Urgency depends on whether version 1.9.79 is present and what IBM guidance requires. Mitigation focus: Identify any IBM BigFix Compliance Analytics 1.9.79 installations.; Check IBM support guidance for the vendor-approved fix or workaround.; Follow IBM remediation instructions before changing cryptographic configuration..

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