IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization up to 7.0.2 Network Traffic access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 6.0.6/6.0.6.1/7.0/7.0.1/7.0.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Network Traffic Handler. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-39016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 6.0.6/6.0.6.1/7.0/7.0.1/7.0.2. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Network Traffic Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 does not sufficiently monitor or control transmitted network traffic volume, so that an actor can cause the software to transmit more traffic than should be allowed for that actor. IBM X-Force ID: 213722.

The weakness was published 07/14/2022. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-39016 since 08/16/2021. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (213722). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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08/16/2021 🔍
07/14/2022 +332 days 🔍
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03/25/2025 +985 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-39016 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39016
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-203880
X-Force: 213722

Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2022 20:29
Updated: 03/25/2025 16:58
Changes: 07/14/2022 20:29 (51), 07/31/2022 09:43 (11), 03/25/2025 16:58 (15)
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