CVE-2021-38933 (GCVE-0-2021-38933)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-07-19 01:22 – Updated: 2024-10-21 18:12
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX information disclosure
Summary
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX 1.5 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 210574.
Severity
5.9 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-10-21 18:12 UTC
CWE
- CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010925 | vendor-advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX |
Affected:
1.5
|
guessed |
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