VDB-181663 · CVE-2021-29722 · XFDB 201095

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 2.4.3.2/3.4.3.2/6.0.1/6.0.2 inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 2.4.3.2/3.4.3.2/6.0.1/6.0.2. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes inadequate encryption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2021-29722. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 2.4.3.2/3.4.3.2/6.0.1/6.0.2 (Business Process Management Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The weakness was presented 08/31/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-29722. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (201095). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Business Process Management Software

Vendor

Name

Sterling Secure Proxy

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/31/2021 🔍
08/31/2021 +153 days 🔍
08/31/2021 +0 days 🔍
09/03/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-29722 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-29722
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-181663
X-Force: 201095

Entryinfo

Created: 08/31/2021 03:55
Updated: 09/03/2021 08:10
Changes: 08/31/2021 03:55 (39), 09/03/2021 08:07 (3), 09/03/2021 08:10 (1)
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