CVE-2021-38971

Description

IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data 1.3.0, 1.4.1, 1.5.0, 1.7.1 and 1.7.3 could allow an authorized user to bypass data masking rules and obtain sensitve information. IBM X-Force ID: 212620.

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.19%

Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data

References

Link	Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6551076	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212620	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38971?: CVE-2021-38971 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38971?: To fix CVE-2021-38971, 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-2021-38971 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-38971 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-38971?: CVE-2021-38971 affects IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data.

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