Vulnerability Description
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 uses a one-way cryptographic hash against an input that should not be reversible, such as a password, but the software does not also use a salt as part of the input. IBM X-Force ID: 212785.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.0 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | >= 3.0, <= 3.0.0.4 |
| Ibm | Aix | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212785VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516034PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212785VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516034PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38979?
CVE-2021-38979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 uses a one-way cryptographic hash against an input that should not be reversible, such as a password, but the software does not also use a sal...
How severe is CVE-2021-38979?
CVE-2021-38979 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-2021-38979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager, Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.