CVE-2024-38324: storage defender Cert Validation Flaw

Description

IBM Storage Defender 2.0.0 through 2.0.7 on-prem defender-sensor-cmd CLI does not validate server name during registration and unregistration operations which could expose sensitive information to an attacker with access to the system.

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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-297 CWE-297

CWE-295 CWE-295

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	storage_defender	2.0.0 — 2.0.8

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7168640

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38324? +

IBM Storage Defender 2.0.0 through 2.0.7 on-prem defender-sensor-cmd CLI does not validate server name during registration and unregistration operations which could expose sensitive information to an attacker with access to the system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-38324? +

CVE-2024-38324 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-2024-38324? +

CVE-2024-38324 affects products from ibm, specifically: storage_defender. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38324? +

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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