CVE-2021-29725

Description

IBM Secure External Authentication Server 2.4.3.2, 6.0.1, 6.0.2 and IBM Secure Proxy 3.4.3.2, 6.0.1, 6.0.2 could allow a remote user to consume resources causing a denial of service due to a resource leak.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.03% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Secure External Authentication Server
Affected: IBM Secure Proxy
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6471577 patch vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6471615 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201102 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29725?
CVE-2021-29725 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-29725?
To fix CVE-2021-29725, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-29725 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-29725 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-29725?
CVE-2021-29725 affects IBM Secure External Authentication Server, IBM Secure Proxy.
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