CVE-2021-38979
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CVE-2021-38979 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 uses a one-way cryptographic hash against an input that should not be reversible, such as a password, but the software does not also use a salt as part of the input. IBM X-Force ID: 212785.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 uses a one-way cryptographic hash against an input that should not be reversible, such as a password, but the software does not also use a salt as part of the input. IBM X-Force ID: 212785.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.0 |
| Ibm | Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.0.1 |
| Ibm | Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.1 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | >= 3.0, <= 3.0.0.4 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | >= 3.0.1, <= 3.0.1.5 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | >= 4.0, <= 4.0.0.3 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.0 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.0.1 |
| Ibm | Security Key Lifecycle Manager | 4.1.1 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212785VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516034Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212785VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516034Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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