CVE-2018-1475: IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attack...

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5 had weak account lockout controls, allowing a remote attacker to repeatedly guess passwords. The direct issue is credential brute forcing, not evidence of code execution. Business risk depends on whether exposed BigFix login services exist and whether privileged accounts could be guessed. Organizations running IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 or 9.5 are the stated affected population. Exposure is higher where BigFix authentication endpoints are remotely reachable or privileged accounts lack strong authentication controls. Treat this as a credential-risk issue for a systems management platform. Prioritize affected internet-reachable or broadly accessible BigFix environments, especially those with privileged administrative accounts. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory guidance for fixed versions or configuration changes.; Inventory BigFix Platform deployments and identify versions 9.2 and 9.5.; Restrict remote access to BigFix authentication surfaces where operationally feasible..

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Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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