What is the severity of CVE-2020-4990?

CVE-2020-4990 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized database access through SQL injection.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4990?

To mitigate CVE-2020-4990, users should apply the security patches provided by IBM for versions up to 11.2 of IBM Security Guardium.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-4990?

CVE-2020-4990 can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted SQL statements to manipulate the back-end database.

Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2020-4990?

CVE-2020-4990 affects IBM Security Guardium versions 11.2 and earlier.

What database actions can an attacker perform through CVE-2020-4990?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-4990 can view, add, modify, or delete information in the database.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4990

high

8.8

CWE

20/5/2021

21/5/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-4990: SQL Injection

First published: Thu May 20 2021(Updated: )

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify or delete information in the back-end database. IBM X-Force ID: 192710.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	=11.2
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	<=11.2
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	<=11.3

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6455265

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Parent vulnerabilities

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IBM-6455265

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4990?
CVE-2020-4990 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized database access through SQL injection.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4990?
To mitigate CVE-2020-4990, users should apply the security patches provided by IBM for versions up to 11.2 of IBM Security Guardium.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-4990?
CVE-2020-4990 can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted SQL statements to manipulate the back-end database.
Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2020-4990?
CVE-2020-4990 affects IBM Security Guardium versions 11.2 and earlier.
What database actions can an attacker perform through CVE-2020-4990?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-4990 can view, add, modify, or delete information in the database.

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