medium
5.3
CWE
326
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Updated

CVE-2018-1466: Weak Encryption

First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )

IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem products (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, and 8.1.1) use weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 140397.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Storwize Unified V7000>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize Unified V7000>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize Unified V7000>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize Unified V7000>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize Unified V7000>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize Unified V7000
IBM Storwize V5000>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V5000>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V5000>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V5000>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V5000>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize
IBM Storwize V3700 Firmware>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V3700 Firmware>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V3700 Firmware>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V3700 Firmware>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V3700 Firmware>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize
IBM Storwize V3500 Software>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V3500 Software>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V3500 Software>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V3500 Software>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V3500 Software>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize V3500 Software
IBM Storwize V9000>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V9000>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V9000>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V9000>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V9000>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM SAN Volume Controller Firmware
IBM Storage Virtualize>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storage Virtualize>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storage Virtualize>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storage Virtualize>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storage Virtualize>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Spectrum Virtualize>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Spectrum Virtualize>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Spectrum Virtualize>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Spectrum Virtualize>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Spectrum Virtualize>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1466?

    CVE-2018-1466 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1466?

    To address CVE-2018-1466, upgrade your IBM SAN Volume Controller or IBM Storwize products to the latest firmware version.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2018-1466?

    CVE-2018-1466 affects multiple IBM products including IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem across various firmware versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1466?

    CVE-2018-1466 involves the use of weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms.

  • Can CVE-2018-1466 allow data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2018-1466 could potentially allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

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