IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.7.0.0/1.7.1.0/1.7.2.0/1.8.0.0 inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.7.0.0/1.7.1.0/1.7.2.0/1.8.0.0 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to inadequate encryption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2021-29894. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.7.0.0/1.7.1.0/1.7.2.0/1.8.0.0 (Cloud Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code. 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 10/01/2021. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-29894 since 03/31/2021. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (207320). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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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 🔍
10/01/2021 +184 days 🔍
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10/04/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-29894 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-29894
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183628
X-Force: 207320

Entryinfo

Created: 10/01/2021 06:49
Updated: 10/04/2021 14:13
Changes: 10/01/2021 06:49 (50), 10/04/2021 14:13 (2)
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