CVE-2021-39086: Medium severity IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2022
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Updated

IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.5, 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.4, and 6.1.1.0 through 6.1.1.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 215889.

Other sources

IBM Sterling File Gateway could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

— IBM

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling File Gateway<=6.0.0.0 - 6.0.3.5
IBM Sterling File Gateway<=6.1.0.0 - 6.1.0.4
IBM Sterling File Gateway<=6.1.1.0 - 6.1.1.1
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.0.0.0<6.0.3.6
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.1.0.0<6.1.0.5
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.1.1.0<6.1.1.2
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Aug 11, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability is CVE-2021-39086.

2

What is the severity of the IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability?

The severity of the IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability is medium with a severity value of 5.3.

3

How can a remote attacker exploit the IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability?

A remote attacker can exploit the IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser.

4

Which versions of IBM Sterling File Gateway are affected by this vulnerability?

IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.5, 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.4, and 6.1.1.0 through 6.1.1.1 are affected by this vulnerability.

5

How can I fix the IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability?

To fix the IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability, apply the necessary patches provided by IBM.

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