CVE-2012-4829: IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 before 11.2 relies on a default X.509 v3 certificate for authentication, which...

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 systems before version 11.2 may trust a default certificate. An attacker positioned between clients and the storage system could potentially impersonate a server, undermining trust in storage-management communications. Exposure appears limited to organizations operating IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 versions before 11.2. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm product and version directly from asset inventory and IBM guidance. Prioritize if legacy IBM XIV storage remains in production, especially where management traffic crosses shared or less-trusted networks. If no XIV Gen3 systems exist, business urgency is low. Mitigation focus: Identify any IBM XIV Storage System Gen3 systems in the environment.; Check whether installed versions are earlier than 11.2.; Review IBM’s advisory for supported remediation guidance..

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Jun 15, 2026, 04:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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