CVE-2021-38921
First published: Tue Sep 14 2021(Updated: )
IBM Security Access Manager Appliance uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Security Verify Access | =10.0.0 | |
| IBM Security Verify Access | =10.0.1.0 | |
| IBM Security Verify Access | =10.0.2.0 | |
| <=10.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38921?
CVE-2021-38921 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Verify 10.0.0, 10.0.1.0, and 10.0.2.0 that uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms, allowing an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38921?
The severity of CVE-2021-38921 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2021-38921 affect IBM Security Verify Access?
CVE-2021-38921 affects IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0.0, 10.0.1.0, and 10.0.2.0.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-38921?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-38921 by using weaker cryptographic algorithms to decrypt highly sensitive information.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-38921?
Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2021-38921. Please refer to the official IBM Security Access Manager documentation for details on how to apply the fix.
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