Medium severity5.9NVD Advisory· Published Apr 26, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-8962
CVE-2016-8962
Description
IBM BigFix Inventory 9.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 118851.
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_inventory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_inventory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=9.2
- (no CPE)
- IBM Corporation/BigFix Inventoryv5Range: , 9.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- www.ibm.com/support/docview.wssnvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/98030nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1038360nvd
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