Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in IBM Sterling Connect:Express

1) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm

EUVDB-ID: #VU78922

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38933

CWE-ID: CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX: before 1.5.0.1609

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:sterling_connect:express_for_unix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010925

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.