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CVE-2024-38320: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware and Storage Protect Backup-Archive Cl

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MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-38320 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting storage protect for virtual environments, storage protect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware and Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.23.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Why this priority

  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.9 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-327
Published2025-01-27
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

ibm storage protect for virtual environments UPGRADE
Affected: >= 8.1.0.0 and < 8.1.24.0
Fixed in: 8.1.24.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.1.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy storage-protect-for-virtual-environments || rpm -q storage-protect-for-virtual-environments || storage-protect-for-virtual-environments --version
2. UPGRADE to 8.1.24.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade storage-protect-for-virtual-environments
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade storage-protect-for-virtual-environments
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison storage-protect-for-virtual-environments sudo apt install storage-protect-for-virtual-environments=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold storage-protect-for-virtual-environments
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list storage-protect-for-virtual-environments sudo dnf downgrade storage-protect-for-virtual-environments-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add storage-protect-for-virtual-environments
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
ibm storage protect UPGRADE
Affected: >= 8.1.0.0 and < 8.1.24.0
Fixed in: 8.1.24.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.1.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy storage-protect || rpm -q storage-protect || storage-protect --version
2. UPGRADE to 8.1.24.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade storage-protect
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade storage-protect
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison storage-protect sudo apt install storage-protect=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold storage-protect
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list storage-protect sudo dnf downgrade storage-protect-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add storage-protect
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-38320?

storage protect for virtual environments: upgrade to 8.1.24.0; storage protect: upgrade to 8.1.24.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-38320 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38320 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-38320 affect?

CVE-2024-38320 affects storage protect for virtual environments, storage protect. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware and Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.23.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly se

How urgent is CVE-2024-38320?

Priority 29/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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