PT-2022-4249 · Ibm · Ibm Spectrum Virtualize

Published 2022-05-11 · Updated 2022-05-19 · CVE-2021-38969

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Spectrum Virtualize versions 8.2 through 8.4

Description The issue is related to a hardcoded credential mechanism in the authentication process of the software. This could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access and elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For IBM Spectrum Virtualize versions 8.2 through 8.4, consider restricting access to the system until a patch is available to prevent potential exploitation of the hardcoded credentials issue. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the support generated credentials in the affected versions until the issue is resolved.

Fix

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-05099

CVE-2021-38969

Affected Products

Ibm Spectrum Virtualize

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38969 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-38969 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6584337 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-05099 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212609 · Vendor Advisory