CVE-2021-29794Network attack vector

Sensitive-data decryption via weak SSH algorithms

Published Jul 12, 2021 · Updated Sep 17, 2024

Weak cryptography in IBM Tivoli Netcool/Impact 7.1.0.20 through 7.1.0.21 allows remote attackers to decrypt sensitive data. The shipped SSH server configuration enables weaker-than-expected cryptographic algorithms, but IBM has not identified the algorithms or configuration directives. Exploitation requires network access and high-complexity conditions; the documented consequence is disclosure of protected information, not modification or service interruption.

CVSS severity5.9
Medium
EPSS probability0.71%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Weak cryptography in IBM Tivoli Netcool/Impact 7.1.0.20 through 7.1.0.21 allows remote attackers to decrypt sensitive data. The shipped SSH server configuration enables weaker-than-expected cryptographic algorithms, but IBM has not identified the algorithms or configuration directives. Exploitation requires network access and high-complexity conditions; the documented consequence is disclosure of protected information, not modification or service interruption.

The record

CVE
CVE-2021-29794
Published
Jul 12, 2021
Updated
Sep 17, 2024
Vendor
IBM
Product
Tivoli Netcool/Impact
Classifications
CWE-327
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jul 12, 2021CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Sep 17, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=7.1.0.0
  2. Affected versionversion=7.1.0.21

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

IBM · Tivoli Netcool/Impactversion=7.1.0.0; version=7.1.0.21

Published CVSS scores

5.9IBMCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
5.0NIST NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
7.5NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-327Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

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