CVE-2024-38320

Summary

CVE-2024-38320 is a vulnerability affecting IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments, specifically its Data Protection for VMware and Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.23.0. This issue arises from the software's use of weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could decrypt highly sensitive information, posing a significant risk to data security. It is essential for users to update their software to a secure version to mitigate this threat.

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