CVE-2024-38320: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware information disclosure

Published Oct 18, 2024
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Updated

IBM Storage Protect Client uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Other sources

IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware and Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.23.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

MITRE

Affected Software

13 affected components
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments>=8.1.0.0<8.1.23.0
IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client>=8.1.0.0<8.1.23.0
IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client<=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.23.0
All of the following
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments>=8.1.0.0<8.1.24.0
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
IBM Storage Protect>=8.1.0.0<8.1.24.0
Any of the following
Apple macOS
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Oct 18, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38320?

CVE-2024-38320 has a high severity rating due to the potential exposure of highly sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38320?

To fix CVE-2024-38320, update IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client to version 8.1.23.0 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38320?

CVE-2024-38320 affects IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client and IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.23.0.

4

What risk does CVE-2024-38320 pose to my system?

CVE-2024-38320 poses the risk of unauthorized decryption of sensitive data, potentially compromising data security.

5

When was CVE-2024-38320 disclosed?

CVE-2024-38320 was disclosed recently, highlighting vulnerabilities in the cryptographic algorithms used by IBM Storage Protect products.

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