CVE-2018-1785: Weak Encryption

Published Sep 26, 2018
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Updated

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1) uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 148870.

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM Spectrum Protect Client>=7.1.0.0<=7.1.8.3
IBM Spectrum Protect Client>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.4.1
IBM Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments Hyper-v>=7.1.0.0<=7.1.8.0
IBM Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments Vmware>=7.1.0.0<=7.1.8.2
IBM Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments Hyper-v>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.4.0
IBM Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments Vmware>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.4.1
IBM Spectrum Protect Client>=8.1.0.0<=8.1.4.2
Apple macOS

Event History

Sep 26, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1785.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1785?

The severity of CVE-2018-1785 is high with a severity score of 7.5.

3

What is affected by CVE-2018-1785?

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect) versions 7.1 and 8.1 are affected by CVE-2018-1785.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-1785?

CVE-2018-1785 could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive information.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-1785?

To fix CVE-2018-1785, update to a version of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (IBM Spectrum Protect) that uses stronger cryptographic algorithms, as recommended by IBM.

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