CVE-2020-4174: High severity IBM Security Guardium Insights vulnerability

Published Aug 21, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 174683.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Security Guardium Insights=2.0.1
IBM Initial Release<=2.0
IBM Initial Release<=2.0
IBM Security Guardium Insights<=2.0.1

Event History

Aug 21, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4174?

CVE-2020-4174 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 that uses weaker cryptographic algorithms, allowing an attacker to decrypt sensitive information.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-4174?

CVE-2020-4174 has a severity score of 7.5 (High).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-4174?

CVE-2020-4174 affects IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-4174?

To fix CVE-2020-4174, apply the relevant patch provided by IBM for Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4174?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4174 on the IBM X-Force ID page (https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174683) and the IBM support page (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6323297).

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