#VU66613 Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) - CVE-2021-29894

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66613

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29894

CWE-ID: CWE-327

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger the vulnerability and decrypt highly sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S): 1.7.0.0 - 1.7.2.0

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/207320
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6493729

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.