CVE-2021-20479: High severity ibm cloud pak system vulnerability

Published Nov 26, 2021
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Updated

IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.0 through 2.3.3.3 Interim Fix 1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 197498.

Other sources

IBM Cloud Pak System uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Cloud Pak System>=2.3.0.0<2.3.3.4
IBM Cloud Pak System<=V2.3.0 - V2.3.3.3 Interim Fix 1

Event History

Nov 26, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-20479.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20479?

The severity of CVE-2021-20479 is high (7.5).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-20479?

The affected software for CVE-2021-20479 is IBM Cloud Pak System versions 2.3.0 through 2.3.3.3 Interim Fix 1.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-20479?

The impact of CVE-2021-20479 is that an attacker could decrypt highly sensitive information.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-20479?

Yes, IBM has released a fix for CVE-2021-20479. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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