CVE-2021-29794 Weak cryptography in Tivoli Netcool Impact

Medium 5.9 Published 12 Jul 2021 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Insecure SSH configuration in IBM Tivoli Netcool/Impact allows attackers to decrypt sensitive information using weak cryptographic algorithms.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-29794?

CVE-2021-29794 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact, published on 12 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Tivoli Netcool/Impact 7.1.0.20 and 7.1.0.21 uses an insecure SSH server configuration which enables weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 203556.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29794?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Netcool\/Impact.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29794?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29794 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-29794 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29794 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6mx7-73ww-9v6x.