What is the vulnerability ID for this security issue in IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

The vulnerability ID for this security issue in IBM InfoSphere Information Server is CVE-2021-38948.

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-38948 vulnerability?

The severity rating of the CVE-2021-38948 vulnerability is 9.1 (critical).

How does the XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack in CVE-2021-38948 work?

In CVE-2021-38948, the XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack occurs when processing XML data, allowing remote attackers to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Which version of IBM InfoSphere Information Server is affected by CVE-2021-38948?

The version 11.7 of IBM InfoSphere Information Server is affected by CVE-2021-38948.

Is there a patch or remedy available for CVE-2021-38948?

Yes, there is a patch available for CVE-2021-38948. You can find it at the following URL: [https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310)

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CVE-2021-38948

critical

9.1

CWE

29/10/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-38948

First published: Fri Oct 29 2021(Updated: )

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 211402.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Infosphere Information Server	=11.7
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Ibm Infosphere Information Server	<=11.7

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6509632

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this security issue in IBM InfoSphere Information Server?
The vulnerability ID for this security issue in IBM InfoSphere Information Server is CVE-2021-38948.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-38948 vulnerability?
The severity rating of the CVE-2021-38948 vulnerability is 9.1 (critical).
How does the XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack in CVE-2021-38948 work?
In CVE-2021-38948, the XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack occurs when processing XML data, allowing remote attackers to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.
Which version of IBM InfoSphere Information Server is affected by CVE-2021-38948?
The version 11.7 of IBM InfoSphere Information Server is affected by CVE-2021-38948.
Is there a patch or remedy available for CVE-2021-38948?
Yes, there is a patch available for CVE-2021-38948. You can find it at the following URL: [https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310)

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