CVE-2021-38887: Medium severity sap information steward vulnerability

Published Nov 9, 2021
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from application response requests that could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 209401.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from application response requests that could be used in further attacks against the system.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7

Event History

Nov 9, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Nov 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38887?

CVE-2021-38887 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-38887?

To fix CVE-2021-38887, apply the patch available for IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-38887?

CVE-2021-38887 affects authenticated users of IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.

4

What type of information could be exposed due to CVE-2021-38887?

CVE-2021-38887 could lead to exposure of sensitive application response requests.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2021-38887?

The consequences of CVE-2021-38887 include the possibility of further attacks exploiting the sensitive information accessed.

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