CVE-2024-38320 Details
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.
A vulnerability exists in IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware, as well as in IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.23.0. These products utilize cryptographic algorithms that are weaker than expected, potentially allowing an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
Users are advised to upgrade to IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments version 8.1.24.0 or IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client version 8.1.24.0. Instructions for downloading these versions are available on the IBM Support website.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 27, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173462 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173465 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-327 | Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ibm storage protect for virtual environments | >= 8.1.0.0, < 8.1.24.0 |
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| linux linux kernel | All versions |
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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| ibm storage protect | >= 8.1.0.0, < 8.1.24.0 |
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| apple macos | All versions |
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| hp hp-ux | All versions |
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| ibm aix | All versions |
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| oracle solaris | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 27, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |