CVE-2021-29696: Critical severity ibm cloud pak for security vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2021
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Updated

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0, 1.5.1.0, 1.6.0.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, and 1.7.1.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request.

Other sources

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request.

IBM

Affected Software

12 affected components
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.5.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.5.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.6.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.6.1.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.7.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.7.1.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.5.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.5.1.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.6.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.6.1.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.1.0

Event History

Jul 29, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 2, 2021
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 CVE-2021-29696?

CVE-2021-29696 is a vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request.

2

Which versions of IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) are affected by CVE-2021-29696?

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) versions 1.5.0.0, 1.5.1.0, 1.6.0.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, and 1.7.1.0 are affected by CVE-2021-29696.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-29696?

CVE-2021-29696 has a severity level of critical.

4

What is the reference for CVE-2021-29696?

The reference for CVE-2021-29696 is [https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200597](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200597) and [https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6476940](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6476940).

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-29696?

To fix CVE-2021-29696, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by IBM for IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) versions 1.5.0.0, 1.5.1.0, 1.6.0.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, and 1.7.1.0.

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