Description
IBM Concert 1.0 through 3.0.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
Published: 2026-10-19
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Decryption of Sensitive Data
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

IBM Concert 1.0 through 3.0.0 employs cryptographic algorithms that use randomness values weaker than expected, which can enable an attacker to reconstruct encryption keys or other cryptographic parameters, thereby decrypting confidential data handled by the system. This flaw does not directly grant code execution or denial of service but compromises the confidentiality of information protected by the affected software.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects IBM Concert Software version 1.0 up to 3.0.0. The recommended mitigation is to upgrade to IBM Concert Software 3.0.1.1, which implements stronger cryptographic randomness.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates high severity, and the lack of an EPSS score means the real-world exploitation likelihood is not quantified at this time. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, suggesting no known widespread exploitation yet. Based on the description, the attack likely requires the ability to influence or observe cryptographic operations, which could be achieved remotely if the system exposes the vulnerable algorithms through APIs or locally with privileged access. The potential for damage is significant due to the confidentiality breach it enables.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 19, 2026 at 18:38 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing these vulnerabilities now by upgrading to IBM Concert Software 3.0.1.1 Download IBM Concert Software 3.0.1.1 from Container software library section of IBM Entitled Registry (ICR) and follow installation instructions depending on the type of deployment.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade to IBM Concert Software 3.0.1.1 following IBM's installation guidance
  • Verify that the deployment environment fully supports the updated cryptographic primitives after the upgrade
  • If immediate upgrade is not feasible, ensure that the system limits access to the cryptographic functions and monitor for any anomalous data decryption activities

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 19, 2026 at 18:38 UTC.

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History

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM Concert 1.0 through 3.0.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
Title IBM Concert Software Use of Insufficiently Random Values
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm concert
Weaknesses CWE-330
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm concert
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-19T18:02:41.810Z

Reserved: 2026-04-20T19:28:44.845Z

Link: CVE-2026-6719

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-19T18:02:38.360Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-19T18:17:08.720

Modified: 2026-11-03T15:13:10.653

Link: CVE-2026-6719

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-19T20:15:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-330

    Use of Insufficiently Random Values