What is CVE-2021-20385?

CVE-2021-20385 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 11.2 that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-20385?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-20385 by sending a specially-crafted request to the system.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20385?

CVE-2021-20385 has a severity score of 8.4 out of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.

Which version of IBM Security Guardium is affected by CVE-2021-20385?

IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5 up to and including 11.2 are affected by CVE-2021-20385.

How can I fix CVE-2021-20385?

To fix CVE-2021-20385, update your IBM Security Guardium to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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CVE-2021-20385

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21/5/2021

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CVE-2021-20385

First published: Fri May 21 2021(Updated: )

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 195766.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

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

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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6455281

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20385?
CVE-2021-20385 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 11.2 that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-20385?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-20385 by sending a specially-crafted request to the system.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20385?
CVE-2021-20385 has a severity score of 8.4 out of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.
Which version of IBM Security Guardium is affected by CVE-2021-20385?
IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5 up to and including 11.2 are affected by CVE-2021-20385.
How can I fix CVE-2021-20385?
To fix CVE-2021-20385, update your IBM Security Guardium to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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