CVE-2020-4593: Medium severity ibm security guardium insights vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 184747.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium Insights stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Security Guardium Insights<=2.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Insights=2.0.1
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 20, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4593?

The severity of CVE-2020-4593 is medium, with a severity value of 4.4.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-4593?

IBM Security Guardium Insights version 2.0.1 is affected by CVE-2020-4593.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-4593?

To fix CVE-2020-4593, apply the patch provided by IBM for Security Guardium Insights version 2.0.1.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4593?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4593 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM support pages.

5

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2020-4593?

The CWE ID for CVE-2020-4593 is 522.

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