CVE-2021-38947: Weak Encryption

Published Dec 10, 2021
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Updated

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 211242.

Other sources

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management<=2.2.13 and below
IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management<=2.2.13
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Dec 10, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Dec 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management?

The vulnerability ID for IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management is CVE-2021-38947.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38947?

The severity of CVE-2021-38947 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.

3

What are the affected versions of IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management?

The affected versions of IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management are up to and including 2.2.13.

4

What is the risk of exploiting CVE-2021-38947?

Exploiting CVE-2021-38947 can allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-38947 in IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-38947 in IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management, upgrade to a version higher than 2.2.13.

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