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IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.6.0, and 2.3.6.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
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This Security bulletin applies to IBM Cloud Pak System, IBM Cloud Pak System Software and IBM Cloud Pak System Software Suite.
Information on upgrading here https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7284365
For unsupported versions the recommendation is to upgrade to supported version of the product.
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