CVE-2021-20413: Medium severity IBM Guardium Data Encryption vulnerability

Published Mar 8, 2021
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Updated

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.4 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 196212.

Other sources

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Guardium Data Encryption=4.0.0.4
IBM GDE<=4.0.0.4

Event History

Mar 8, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jun 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20413?

CVE-2021-20413 is a vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.4 that allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

2

How does CVE-2021-20413 impact IBM GDE?

CVE-2021-20413 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser, which could be used for further attacks against the system.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20413?

The severity of CVE-2021-20413 is medium with a CVSS base score of 4.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-20413 vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Encryption?

To fix the CVE-2021-20413 vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE), you should apply the necessary patch or upgrade to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20413?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-20413 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website (https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196212) and the IBM Support website (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6444037).

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