CVE-2024-38320

IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware information disclosure

Description

IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware and Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.23.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173465	vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173462	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38320?: CVE-2024-38320 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38320?: To fix CVE-2024-38320, 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-2024-38320 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38320 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-2024-38320?: CVE-2024-38320 affects IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware, IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client.

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Description

Category

CWE-327 – Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

References

Frequently Asked Questions