IBM Cloud Pak System up to 2.3.3.3 IF1 inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM Cloud Pak System up to 2.3.3.3 IF1. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in inadequate encryption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-20479. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Cloud Pak System up to 2.3.3.3 IF1 (Cloud Software). Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was disclosed 05/09/2022. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-20479 since 12/17/2020. 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 (197498). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

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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

12/17/2020 🔍
05/09/2022 +507 days 🔍
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05/12/2022 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-20479 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-20479
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-199272
X-Force: 197498

Entryinfo

Created: 05/09/2022 20:27
Updated: 05/12/2022 07:23
Changes: 05/09/2022 20:27 (40), 05/12/2022 07:18 (1), 05/12/2022 07:23 (12)
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