CVE-2021-29747: High severity sap information steward vulnerability

Published May 14, 2021
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain highly sensitive information due to a vulnerability in the authentication mechanism. IBM X-Force ID: 201775.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain highly sensitive information due to a vulnerability in the authentication mechanism.

Affected Software

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

Event History

May 14, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 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-2021-29747?

CVE-2021-29747 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to access sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-29747?

To mitigate CVE-2021-29747, upgrade IBM InfoSphere Information Server to the latest version beyond 11.7.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-29747 have on users?

CVE-2021-29747 could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, impacting users' privacy and data integrity.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-29747?

CVE-2021-29747 affects users of IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-29747?

CVE-2021-29747 is a vulnerability in the authentication mechanism, allowing unauthorized information disclosure.

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