CVE-2020-4193: Critical severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability

Published Jun 2, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 174857.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials.

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Security Guardium=11.1
IBM Security Guardium<=10.5
IBM Security Guardium<=10.6
IBM Security Guardium<=11.0
IBM Security Guardium<=11.1

Event History

Jun 2, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jun 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4193?

CVE-2020-4193 has a moderate severity rating, indicating that it could allow attackers to exploit account credentials through brute force.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4193?

To mitigate CVE-2020-4193, implement stronger account lockout settings and enhance password complexity requirements.

3

Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2020-4193?

CVE-2020-4193 affects IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5, 10.6, 11.0, and 11.1.

4

Can CVE-2020-4193 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-4193 can be exploited remotely by attackers to perform brute force attacks.

5

What are the risks associated with not addressing CVE-2020-4193?

Failing to address CVE-2020-4193 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data due to compromised account credentials.

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