CVE-2021-38969 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4 could allow an attacker to allow unauthorized access due to the reuse of support generated credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 212609.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Virtualize	8.2.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212609VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6584337Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212609VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6584337Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-38969?

CVE-2021-38969 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4 could allow an attacker to allow unauthorized access due to the reuse of support generated credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 212609.

How severe is CVE-2021-38969?

CVE-2021-38969 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38969?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Virtualize.