CVE-2021-38969: Critical severity IBM Spectrum Virtualize vulnerability

Published May 4, 2022
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Updated

IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4 could allow an attacker to allow unauthorized access due to the reuse of support generated credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 212609.

Other sources

IBM Spectrum Virtualize could allow an attacker to allow unauthorized access due to the reuse of support generated credentials.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Spectrum Virtualize=8.2.0.0
IBM Spectrum Virtualize=8.3.0.0
IBM Spectrum Virtualize=8.4.0.0
IBM Spectrum Virtualize<=8.4
IBM Spectrum Virtualize<=8.3
IBM Spectrum Virtualize<=8.2

Event History

May 4, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38969?

CVE-2021-38969 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-38969?

To remediate CVE-2021-38969, it is recommended to update IBM Spectrum Virtualize to a version that does not reuse support generated credentials.

3

Which versions of IBM Spectrum Virtualize are affected by CVE-2021-38969?

IBM Spectrum Virtualize versions 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4 are affected by CVE-2021-38969.

4

What impact does CVE-2021-38969 have on security?

CVE-2021-38969 can lead to unauthorized access, compromising data confidentiality and integrity.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-38969 before applying a fix?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-38969; updating to a secure version of IBM Spectrum Virtualize is necessary.

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