CVE-2021-38121: netiq advanced Weak Crypto — Fix

Description

Insufficient or weak TLS protocol version identified in Advance authentication client server communication when specific service is accessed between devices. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication versions before 6.3.5.1

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-326 CWE-326

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	< 6.3
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All
microfocus	netiq_advanced_authentication	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/advanced-authentication-63/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-6351/data/advanced-authentication-releasenotes-6351.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38121? +

Insufficient or weak TLS protocol version identified in Advance authentication client server communication when specific service is accessed between devices. This issue affects NetIQ Advance Authentication versions before 6.3.5.1 It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-38121? +

CVE-2021-38121 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38121? +

CVE-2021-38121 affects products from microfocus, specifically: netiq_advanced_authentication. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-38121? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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