CVE-2021-38933: IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX information disclosure

Published Jul 11, 2023
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Updated

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX 1.5 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 210574.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX<=1.5.x
IBM Sterling Connect\<1.5.0.1609
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jul 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:22 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
02:15 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-38933.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38933?

The severity of CVE-2021-38933 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-38933?

IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX 1.5 and Ibm Sterling Connect are affected by CVE-2021-38933.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-38933?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-38933 by using weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms to decrypt highly sensitive information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38933?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-38933 at the following references: [1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210574) [2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010925)

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