#VU96665 Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services - CVE-2024-39745

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96665

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39745

CWE-ID: CWE-327

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services: before 6.1.0.25

---

External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7166195
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297312

---

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.