What is the severity of CVE-2021-20418?

CVE-2021-20418 has a medium severity level due to the weaker default password policies.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20418?

To fix CVE-2021-20418, enforce strong password policies and require users to set complex passwords.

Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2021-20418?

CVE-2021-20418 affects IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5, 10.6, 11.0, 11.1, and 11.2.

Can CVE-2021-20418 lead to user account compromise?

Yes, CVE-2021-20418 can lead to user account compromise due to lack of strong password requirements.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-20418?

There is no specific patch for CVE-2021-20418; users must manually implement strong password policies.

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CVE-2021-20418

critical

9.8

CWE

521

10/8/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-20418

First published: Tue Aug 10 2021(Updated: )

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 196279.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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
IBM InfoSphere Guardium z/OS	=11.2
Linux kernel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20418?
CVE-2021-20418 has a medium severity level due to the weaker default password policies.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20418?
To fix CVE-2021-20418, enforce strong password policies and require users to set complex passwords.
Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2021-20418?
CVE-2021-20418 affects IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5, 10.6, 11.0, 11.1, and 11.2.
Can CVE-2021-20418 lead to user account compromise?
Yes, CVE-2021-20418 can lead to user account compromise due to lack of strong password requirements.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-20418?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2021-20418; users must manually implement strong password policies.

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