CVE-2021-29728: Medium severity IBM Secure External Authentication Server vulnerability

Published Aug 26, 2021
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Updated

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 2.4.3.2, and 3.4.3.2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 201160.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Secure External Authentication Server<=6.0.2
IBM External Authentication Server<=6.0.1
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server<=2.4.3.2
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server=2.4.3.2
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server=6.0.1.0
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server=6.0.2.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=3.4.3.2
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.0.1
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.0.2
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM Linux On Ibm Z
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Aug 26, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following 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-2021-29728.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-29728?

The severity level of CVE-2021-29728 is medium (4.9).

3

Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2021-29728?

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 2.4.3.2, IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 2.4.3.2, 6.0.1.0, and 6.0.2.0 are affected by CVE-2021-29728.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-29728?

CVE-2021-29728 allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access, intercept communication, or manipulate internal data.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-29728?

To fix CVE-2021-29728, apply the patches provided by IBM.

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