PT-2023-12344 · Ibm · Ibm Sterling Connect:Direct For Unix

Published 2023-07-19 · Updated 2023-07-28 · CVE-2021-38933

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX version 1.5

Description The issue is related to the use of weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms, which could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Recommendations For IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX version 1.5, consider updating to a version that uses stronger cryptographic algorithms to mitigate the risk of information decryption by attackers. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Use of a Broken Cryptographic Algorithm

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-38933

Affected Products

Ibm Sterling Connect:Direct For Unix

References · 6

• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010925 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210574 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38933 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-38933 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/54632 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/66984 · Telegram Post