CVE-2021-29894: High severity ibm cloud pak for security vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2021
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Updated

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.7.0.0, 1.7.1.0, 1.7.2.0, and 1.8.0.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 207320.

Other sources

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.7.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.7.1.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.7.2.0
redhat Openshift
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.2.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.1.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.0.0

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Sep 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

The vulnerability ID of this security issue is CVE-2021-29894.

2

What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) versions 1.7.0.0, 1.7.1.0, and 1.7.2.0 are affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29894?

The severity of CVE-2021-29894 is high (7.5).

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) to a version that addresses the issue.

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