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Bigfix PlatformApplication · Hcltech

CVE-2024-23583

MEDIUM · 6.7 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-05-17
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 9.5.25 / 10.0.12 or later.
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69/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
An attacker could potentially intercept credentials via the task manager and perform unauthorized access to the Client Deploy Tool on Windows systems.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · low confidence

This vulnerability in the Client Deploy Tool on Windows allows attackers to potentially intercept credentials through the Windows Task Manager, enabling unauthorized access to the tool. The issue appears to stem from improper credential handling or visibility within Task Manager processes.

MitigationRestrict access to Windows Task Manager via Group Policy, ensure credentials are not displayed in plain text, and implement secure credential storage mechanisms. Consider updating the Client Deploy Tool to the latest patched version.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Bigfix PlatformApplication
Affected:>= 9.5, < 9.5.25>= 10, < 10.0.12= 11.0.1

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
High
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify if HCL Bigfix Platform is installed
    Check the installed programs list in Windows Control Panel > Programs and Features, or run 'Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\* | DisplayName' in PowerShell to find Bigfix-related entries
    Affected if Hcltech Bigfix Platform or IBM Bigfix (rebranded) appears in the installed programs list
  2. Determine the installed Bigfix Platform version
    Run the Bigfix client diagnostics or check the registry key at HKLM\SOFTWARE\BigFix\BESClient, or look in the installation directory for a version file. The version is typically visible in the Bigfix Dashboard under About or in the client properties
    Affected if The version falls within >= 9.5 and < 9.5.25, OR >= 10 and < 10.0.12, OR equals 11.0.1
  3. Verify if Client Deploy Tool component is present
    Check the Bigfix installation directory for the Client Deploy Tool executable (typically named BESClientDeploy.exe or similar), or look for deployment-related modules within the Bigfix console
    Affected if The Client Deploy Tool executable exists in the Bigfix installation folder or is accessible from the console
  4. Review running processes in Task Manager for credential exposure
    Open Windows Task Manager during Bigfix Client Deploy Tool operations and inspect the Details tab. Look for any process displaying arguments or environment variables that contain plain-text credentials
    Affected if Running BESClientDeploy.exe or related processes show sensitive credential data in command line arguments, environment variables, or process details visible to standard users

You are affected if HCL Bigfix Platform version is 9.5 through 9.5.24, 10.0.0 through 10.0.11, or exactly 11.0.1 AND the Client Deploy Tool component is installed and accessible to users who can open Task Manager.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.

dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 9.5.25 / 10.0.12 or later
Fixed in 9.5.2510.0.12
Interim mitigation

Restrict access to Windows Task Manager via Group Policy, ensure credentials are not displayed in plain text, and implement secure credential storage mechanisms. Consider updating the Client Deploy Tool to the latest patched version.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

Bigfix Platform 9.5.25, 10.0.12, or 11.0.2+ (minimum fixed versions based on affected range)

  1. Identify your current Bigfix Platform version by checking the BESClient version or console
  2. For Bigfix Platform 9.5.x: Plan upgrade to version 9.5.25 or later
  3. For Bigfix Platform 10.0.x: Plan upgrade to version 10.0.12 or later
  4. For Bigfix Platform 11.0.1: Plan upgrade to version 11.0.2 or later (if available)
  5. Review HCL Bigfix documentation for upgrade prerequisites and backup procedures
  6. Perform a backup of your current Bigfix deployment configuration
  7. Schedule maintenance window for the upgrade
  8. Download the appropriate patched version from HCL Flexera/Support portal
Caveat Review HCL release notes for specific breaking changes between versions; standard upgrade considerations apply (backup, testing in non-prod first)

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Bigfix Platform Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation4.0 h
  • Testing2.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
9.0 hours of engineering $1,600
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