What is the severity of CVE-2021-38891?

CVE-2021-38891 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow attackers to decrypt sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38891?

To fix CVE-2021-38891, upgrade IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services to a version that uses stronger cryptographic algorithms.

What versions of IBM Sterling Connect:Direct are affected by CVE-2021-38891?

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services versions 1.0 and 6.0 are affected by CVE-2021-38891.

Can CVE-2021-38891 impact compliance with data protection laws?

Yes, CVE-2021-38891 could impact compliance with data protection laws due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

Is IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services the only affected software for CVE-2021-38891?

Yes, CVE-2021-38891 specifically affects IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-38891

high

7.5

CWE

326

19/11/2021

22/11/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-38891: Weak Encryption

First published: Fri Nov 19 2021(Updated: )

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services 1.0 and 6.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 209508.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct	>=6.0.0<6.2.0.1
IBM AIX
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris SPARC
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct	<=1.0
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct	<=6.0

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6518582

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IBM-6518582

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38891?
CVE-2021-38891 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow attackers to decrypt sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38891?
To fix CVE-2021-38891, upgrade IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services to a version that uses stronger cryptographic algorithms.
What versions of IBM Sterling Connect:Direct are affected by CVE-2021-38891?
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services versions 1.0 and 6.0 are affected by CVE-2021-38891.
Can CVE-2021-38891 impact compliance with data protection laws?
Yes, CVE-2021-38891 could impact compliance with data protection laws due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
Is IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services the only affected software for CVE-2021-38891?
Yes, CVE-2021-38891 specifically affects IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services.

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