CVE-2021-38969

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Spectrum Virtualize versions 8.2 through 8.4

Description The issue is related to a hardcoded credential mechanism in the authentication process of the software. This could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access and elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For IBM Spectrum Virtualize versions 8.2 through 8.4, consider restricting access to the system until a patch is available to prevent potential exploitation of the hardcoded credentials issue. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the support generated credentials in the affected versions until the issue is resolved.