CVE-2024-45671
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedIBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.5, 10.0.6, 10.0.7, and 10.0.8 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceIBM Security Verify Information Queue versions 10.0.5 through 10.0.8 implements weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms, which could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. The vulnerability stems from the use of deprecated or cryptographically weak algorithms (such as MD5, SHA1, or weak symmetric encryption) for protecting data at rest or in transit.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data>= 10.0.5, < 10.0.11CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify installed versionCheck the installed version of IBM Security Verify Information Queue by accessing the product's about page, versioninfo command, or checking the installation directory for version metadata. Common locations include the admin console or using 'version' CLI command if available.Affected if Installed version is 10.0.5, 10.0.6, 10.0.7, or 10.0.8 (any version >= 10.0.5 and < 10.0.11)
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Review cryptographic configurationInspect the product configuration files for any references to weak algorithms (MD5, SHA1, DES, RC4) or deprecated cipher suites. Check XML, properties, or YAML configuration files used by the application for encryption settings.Affected if Configuration files contain references to MD5, SHA1, DES, RC4, or other recognized weak cryptographic algorithms
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Check data storage encryption settingsExamine how the product encrypts data at rest. Look for encryption settings in database connection profiles, file encryption configurations, or credential storage mechanisms. Verify which algorithm is specified for protecting sensitive data.Affected if Encryption for data at rest is configured to use MD5, SHA1, or weak symmetric encryption algorithms
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Inspect TLS/SSL transport configurationReview TLS/SSL configuration for any cipher suites that use weak algorithms. Check server configuration files, keystore settings, or transport security policies for allowed ciphers.Affected if Transport security allows or defaults to cipher suites using SHA1, MD5, or weak symmetric algorithms
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Examine stored credentials and hashed dataInspect how passwords or sensitive data are hashed/stored in the system. Check database tables or configuration files that store credential information to identify the hashing algorithm in use.Affected if Stored credentials or sensitive data uses MD5 or SHA1 hashing rather than SHA-256 or stronger
The environment is affected if IBM Security Verify Information Queue is installed at version 10.0.5 through 10.0.8, or if cryptographic configuration uses MD5, SHA1, or weak symmetric encryption for protecting data at rest or in transit.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped10.0.11
Upgrade to a patched version of IBM Security Verify Information Queue that implements strong cryptographic algorithms (AES-256, SHA-256 or stronger). Conduct a cryptographic audit to identify and replace all weak algorithm usage throughout the system.
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.11 or later
- 1. Back up the current IBM Security Verify Information Queue configuration and data
- 2. Review IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.11 release notes for any compatibility notes
- 3. Download IBM Security Verify Information Queue version 10.0.11 or later from IBM Fix Central
- 4. Stop the IBM Security Verify Information Queue service
- 5. Install the upgrade following IBM's standard installation procedures
- 6. Verify the service starts successfully
- 7. Validate that the cryptographic configurations have been updated to use stronger algorithms
- 8. Test that all dependent applications and integrations function correctly
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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- Review / QA4.0 h
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
Primary sourcesPractitioner notes
ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2024-45671 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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