What is the severity of CVE-2020-4177?

CVE-2020-4177 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the presence of hard-coded credentials that pose significant security risks.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4177?

To mitigate CVE-2020-4177, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of IBM Security Guardium, which no longer contains hard-coded credentials.

What impact does CVE-2020-4177 have on affected systems?

CVE-2020-4177 can allow unauthorized access to the system, potentially compromising sensitive data and leading to data breaches.

Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2020-4177?

CVE-2020-4177 affects IBM Security Guardium versions up to and including 11.1, along with earlier versions such as 10.5 and 10.6.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-4177 if I cannot immediately upgrade?

There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2020-4177; upgrading to a secure version is the only recommended solution.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4177

critical

9.8

CWE

798

1/6/2020

3/6/2020

16/9/2024

CVE-2020-4177

First published: Mon Jun 01 2020(Updated: )

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 174732.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	=11.1
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	<=10.5
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	<=10.6
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	<=11.0
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	<=11.1

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6218970

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4177?
CVE-2020-4177 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the presence of hard-coded credentials that pose significant security risks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4177?
To mitigate CVE-2020-4177, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of IBM Security Guardium, which no longer contains hard-coded credentials.
What impact does CVE-2020-4177 have on affected systems?
CVE-2020-4177 can allow unauthorized access to the system, potentially compromising sensitive data and leading to data breaches.
Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2020-4177?
CVE-2020-4177 affects IBM Security Guardium versions up to and including 11.1, along with earlier versions such as 10.5 and 10.6.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-4177 if I cannot immediately upgrade?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2020-4177; upgrading to a secure version is the only recommended solution.

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