CVE-2018-1466: Weak Encryption

Published May 17, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

46 affected components
IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V7000 Firmware>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize V7000
IBM Storwize V5000 Firmware>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V5000 Firmware>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V5000 Firmware>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V5000 Firmware>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V5000 Firmware>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize V5000
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 V3700
IBM Storwize V3500 Firmware>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V3500 Firmware>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V3500 Firmware>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V3500 Firmware>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V3500 Firmware>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize V3500
IBM Storwize V9000 Firmware>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Storwize V9000 Firmware>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Storwize V9000 Firmware>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Storwize V9000 Firmware>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Storwize V9000 Firmware>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1
IBM Storwize V9000
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
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
IBM Spectrum Virtualize For Public Cloud>=6.1.0.0<7.5.0.14
IBM Spectrum Virtualize For Public Cloud>=7.7.0.0<7.7.1.9
IBM Spectrum Virtualize For Public Cloud>=7.8.0.0<7.8.1.6
IBM Spectrum Virtualize For Public Cloud>=8.1.1.0<8.1.1.2
IBM Spectrum Virtualize For Public Cloud>=8.1.2.0<8.1.2.1

Event History

May 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1466?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1466?

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

5

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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