CVE-2021-38933 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Q: What is CVE-2021-38933?

CVE-2021-38933 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX 1.5 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 210574.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-38933?

CVE-2021-38933 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38933?

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

Vulnerability Description

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX 1.5 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 210574.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling Connect\	< 1.5.0.1609, express_for_unix
Ibm	Aix	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Oracle	Solaris	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210574VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010925PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210574VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010925PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-38933?

CVE-2021-38933 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX 1.5 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 210574.

How severe is CVE-2021-38933?

CVE-2021-38933 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38933?

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