CVE-2021-20417: Medium severity ibm security guardium data encryption vulnerability

Published Jul 7, 2021

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: 196219

Affected Software

1 affected component

IBM Guardium Data Encryption=4.0.0.4

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469691

Event History

Jul 7, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:30 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:30 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-20417.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20417?

The severity of CVE-2021-20417 is medium with a severity value of 4.3.

How can a remote attacker exploit this vulnerability?

A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by obtaining sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser.

What can an attacker do with the sensitive information obtained?

An attacker can use the sensitive information obtained in further attacks against the system.

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Please refer to the IBM support page (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469691) for information on available fixes for this vulnerability.