CVE-2021-29726: Medium severity IBM Secure External Authentication Server vulnerability

Published May 16, 2022
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Updated

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 and IBM Secure External Authentication Server 6.0.3 does not properly ensure that a certificate is actually associated with the host due to improper validation of certificates. IBM X-Force ID: 201104.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy does not properly ensure that a certificate is actually associated with the host due to improper validation of certificates.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Secure External Authentication Server=6.0.3
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.0.3
IBM Secure External Authentication Server<=6.0.3

Event History

May 16, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-29726?

CVE-2021-29726 is a vulnerability in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and IBM Secure External Authentication Server 6.0.3 that allows improper validation of certificates, potentially leading to certificate spoofing attacks.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-29726?

CVE-2021-29726 has a severity rating of 5.3 (Medium).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-29726?

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 and IBM Secure External Authentication Server 6.0.3 are affected by CVE-2021-29726.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-29726?

To fix CVE-2021-29726, apply the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-29726?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-29726 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM support pages.

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