# CVE-2016-2927: IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict the set of available encryption algorithms, which makes it easier for remo

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-11-25 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 does not properly restrict the set of available encryption algorithms, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by sniffing the network and performing calculations on encrypted data.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94561
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991875
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89792

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