PT-2021-18517 · Ibm · Bmc Firmware

Published 2021-12-15 · Updated 2021-12-21 · CVE-2021-29847

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.9

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions BMC firmware (IBM Power System S821LC Server (8001-12C)) version OP825.50

Description The BMC firmware configuration allows an authenticated user to open an insecure communication channel, potentially enabling an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man-in-the-middle techniques.

Recommendations For BMC firmware (IBM Power System S821LC Server (8001-12C)) version OP825.50, consider restricting access to the communication channel until a secure configuration can be applied. As a temporary workaround, limit the use of the insecure communication channel to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-29847

Affected Products

Bmc Firmware

References · 5

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/205267 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-29847 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29847 · Security Note
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6520420 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/34065 · Telegram Post