Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-1575 affects IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6. The product used weaker than expected cryptography, which could let a local attacker decrypt highly sensitive information. The business risk is mainly confidentiality loss in file-transfer environments, not remote takeover. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 2.2.0 through 2.2.6, especially where local users or operators can access affected systems or protected data stores. Treat as a targeted confidentiality risk. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but affected file-transfer systems may handle sensitive partner or customer data, so confirm exposure and remediate during the next security maintenance window. Mitigation focus: Identify all IBM Sterling File Gateway deployments and versions.; Prioritize upgrades or fixes using IBM advisory guidance.; Restrict local system access to trusted administrators only..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.1 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
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CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O1.43.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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5.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-sterling-cve20171575-info-disc(132032)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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