IBM Host Access Transformation Services up to 9.6.1.4/9.7.0.3 insufficiently protected credentials

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Host Access Transformation Services up to 9.6.1.4/9.7.0.3. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in insufficiently protected credentials. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-38938. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Host Access Transformation Services up to 9.6.1.4/9.7.0.3. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-522. The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM Host Access Transformation Services (HATS) 9.6 through 9.6.1.4 and 9.7 through 9.7.0.3 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 210989.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-38938 since 08/16/2021. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1552.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (210989). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Insufficiently protected credentials
CWE: CWE-522
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

08/16/2021 🔍
03/15/2024 +942 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-38938 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-38938
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-256944
X-Force: 210989

Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2024 17:03
Updated: 04/15/2024 22:34
Changes: 03/15/2024 17:03 (48), 04/15/2024 22:34 (26)
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