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CVE-2017-1196 is a weak default password-policy issue in IBM BigFix Compliance / Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance 1.9.70. The product did not require strong passwords by default, making account compromise easier if weak credentials were used. The sources do not provide CVSS, patch details, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations that deployed IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance / BigFix Compliance version 1.9.70 and relied on default password requirements. Risk increases if the console or related authentication surface is reachable by untrusted users. Prioritize discovery and password-policy hardening for any legacy IBM BigFix Compliance 1.9.70 deployment. Urgency is higher where the service manages compliance or endpoint security data, because compromised accounts may weaken security oversight. Mitigation focus: Check IBM advisory swg22004168 for vendor-approved remediation or configuration guidance.; Enforce strong password requirements where supported by the product or identity provider.; Reset weak, shared, default, or stale user passwords for affected deployments..
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- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123671CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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