Security Bulletin: IBM FlashSystem 9100 family and IBM Storwize V7000 2076-724 (Gen3) systems are NOT affected by security vulnerabilities CVE-2018-12037 and CVE-2018-12038

Summary

IBM FlashSystem 9100 systems and Storwize V7000 2076-724 (Gen3) systems are NOT affected by the security vulnerabilities where, by the absence of a cryptographic link between the password and the Disk Encryption Key, allows attackers with privileged access to SSD firmware to gain full access and the ability to decrypt encrypted data.

Vulnerability Details

IBM FlashSystem 9100 systems and Storwize V7000 2076-724 (Gen3) systems are, in all editions and all platforms, NOT affected by the security vulnerabilities CVE-2018-12037 and CVE-2018-12038. All Self Encrypting Drive models supported by IBM FlashSystem 9100 systems and Storwize V7000 2076-724 (Gen3) systems are also NOT affected by the aforementioned vulnerabilities.

Affected Products and Versions

IBM Storwize V7000
IBM FlashSystem V9000