7.5
HIGH
CVE-2021-38933
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX Weak Cryptographic Algorithm Vulnerability
Description

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX 1.5 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 210574.

INFO

Published Date :

July 19, 2023, 2:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

July 28, 2023, 4:28 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-38933 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ibm sterling_connect\
2 Ibm cloud_pak_for_data
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-38933.

URL Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210574 VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010925 Patch Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-38933 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 28, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210574 No Types Assigned https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210574 VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010925 No Types Assigned https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010925 Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-327
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:express_for_unix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.5.0.1609 OR cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.11 }} 0.01%

score

0.45075

percentile

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