CVE-2024-21988: SSH Cryptographic Implementation Vulnerability in StorageGRID (formerly StorageGRID Webscale)

Published Jun 14, 2024
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Updated

StorageGRID (formerly StorageGRID Webscale) versions prior to 11.7.0.9 and 11.8.0.5 are susceptible to disclosure of sensitive information via complex MiTM attacks due to a vulnerability in the SSH cryptographic implementation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
NetApp Storagegrid<11.7.0.9
NetApp Storagegrid>=11.8.0<11.8.0.5

Event History

Jun 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21988?

CVE-2024-21988 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure via MitM attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21988?

To fix CVE-2024-21988, upgrade your StorageGRID version to 11.7.0.9 or 11.8.0.5 or later.

3

What versions of StorageGRID are affected by CVE-2024-21988?

CVE-2024-21988 affects StorageGRID versions prior to 11.7.0.9 and versions from 11.8.0.0 up to but not including 11.8.0.5.

4

What type of attacks does CVE-2024-21988 facilitate?

CVE-2024-21988 facilitates complex Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks that can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-21988?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-21988; updating to a fixed version is the recommended approach.

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