CVE-2001-0856

CVE-2001-0856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm 4758 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) in IBM 4758 allows an attacker with physical access to the system and Combine_Key_Parts permissions, to steal DES and 3DES keys by using a brute force attack to create a 3DES exporter key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0856?
Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) in IBM 4758 allows an attacker with physical access to the system and Combine_Key_Parts permissions, to steal DES and 3DES keys by using a brute force attack to create a 3DES exporter key.
How severe is CVE-2001-0856?
CVE-2001-0856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0856 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0856?
CVE-2001-0856 affects Ibm 4758. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0856?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0856 published?
CVE-2001-0856 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)