CVE-2021-29737: High severity sap information steward vulnerability

Published Oct 29, 2021
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Data Flow Designer Engine (IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 ) component has improper validation of the REST API server certificate. IBM X-Force ID: 201301.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Data Flow Designer Engine component has improper validation of the REST API server certificate.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 29, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Nov 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29737?

CVE-2021-29737 is considered to have a moderate severity due to improper validation of the REST API server certificate.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-29737?

To fix CVE-2021-29737, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.

3

What effect does CVE-2021-29737 have on IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

CVE-2021-29737 can potentially allow attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks due to improper certificate validation.

4

Is CVE-2021-29737 applicable to versions of IBM InfoSphere Information Server other than 11.7?

CVE-2021-29737 specifically affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7 and does not apply to other versions.

5

Are there any specific mitigations for CVE-2021-29737 before applying patches?

As a temporary mitigation for CVE-2021-29737, ensure secure configurations and restrict access to the affected APIs until patches are applied.

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