CVE-2024-38341: sterling secure Weak Crypto — Fix

Description

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.1, 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.0, and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-328 CWE-328

CWE-326 CWE-326

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	sterling_secure_proxy	6.0.0.0 — 6.0.3.1
ibm	sterling_secure_proxy	6.1.0.0 — 6.1.0.1
ibm	sterling_secure_proxy	6.2.0.0 — 6.2.0.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7234888

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38341? +

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.1, 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.0, and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-38341? +

CVE-2024-38341 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38341? +

CVE-2024-38341 affects products from ibm, specifically: sterling_secure_proxy. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38341? +

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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