CVE-2021-38891 — HIGH (7.5)

Q: What is CVE-2021-38891?

CVE-2021-38891 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 1.0 and 6.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 209508.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-38891?

CVE-2021-38891 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38891?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Sterling Connect\, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Oracle Solaris.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 1.0 and 6.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 209508.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling Connect\	>= 6.0.0, < 6.2.0.1, direct
Ibm	Aix	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-
Oracle	Solaris	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-326

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209508VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6518582PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209508VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6518582PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-38891?

CVE-2021-38891 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 1.0 and 6.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 209508.

How severe is CVE-2021-38891?

CVE-2021-38891 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38891?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Sterling Connect\, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Oracle Solaris.