CVE-2021-20415: High severity ibm security guardium data encryption vulnerability

Published Jul 7, 2021
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Updated

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.4 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 196217.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM Guardium Data Encryption=4.0.0.4

Event History

Jul 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Guardium Data Encryption vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-20415.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20415?

The severity of CVE-2021-20415 is high with a score of 7.5.

3

How does IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.4 handle account lockout?

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.4 uses an inadequate account lockout setting.

4

What could a remote attacker do with this vulnerability?

A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to brute force account credentials.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-20415?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-20415 at the following links: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196217) and [Link 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469691).

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