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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-38969

critical

9.8

CWE

798

4/5/2022

11/5/2022

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-38969

First published: Wed May 04 2022(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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
What impact does CVE-2021-38969 have on security?
CVE-2021-38969 can lead to unauthorized access, compromising data confidentiality and integrity.
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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