# CVE-2017-1196: IBM BigFix Compliance (TEMA SUAv1 SCA SCM) 1.9.70 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-06-07 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance: 1.9.70

## Description

IBM BigFix Compliance (TEMA SUAv1 SCA SCM) 1.9.70 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: 123671.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on IBM Endpoint Manager for Security and Compliance, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004168
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98911
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123671

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