Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-4952

First published: Tue Jan 19 2021(Updated: )

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow an authenticated user to gain root access due to improper access control. IBM X-Force ID: 192028.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS<=11.1
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS<=11.2
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS<=11.3
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS=11.2
Linux kernel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-4952?

    CVE-2020-4952 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing authenticated users to gain root access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-4952?

    To fix CVE-2020-4952, users should update IBM Security Guardium to version 11.2 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-4952?

    CVE-2020-4952 affects authenticated users of IBM Security Guardium version 11.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4952?

    CVE-2020-4952 is an improper access control vulnerability.

  • What products are impacted by CVE-2020-4952?

    CVE-2020-4952 impacts IBM Security Guardium versions up to and including 11.2.

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