CVE-2021-29738: SSRF

Published Oct 29, 2021
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Data Flow Designer (IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 ) is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 201302.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Data Flow Designer is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29738?

CVE-2021-29738 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for server-side request forgery.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-29738?

To fix CVE-2021-29738, you should apply the latest patches provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.

3

What type of attack can CVE-2021-29738 facilitate?

CVE-2021-29738 can facilitate unauthorized network requests, potentially leading to network enumeration or further attacks.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-29738?

CVE-2021-29738 affects authenticated users of IBM InfoSphere Data Flow Designer on version 11.7.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2021-29738?

CVE-2021-29738 is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

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