CVE-2021-20427: High severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability

Published Aug 10, 2021
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 196314.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials.

IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Security Guardium<=11.2
IBM Security Guardium<=11.3
IBM Security Guardium=11.2
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 10, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 11, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20427?

CVE-2021-20427 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to brute force account credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-20427?

To fix CVE-2021-20427, adjust the account lockout settings to implement more stringent controls.

3

Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2021-20427?

CVE-2021-20427 affects IBM Security Guardium 11.2 and also impacts versions up to 11.3.

4

Can CVE-2021-20427 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-20427 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to attempt brute force attacks on account credentials.

5

What type of attacks does CVE-2021-20427 allow?

CVE-2021-20427 allows attackers to conduct brute force attacks on user accounts due to inadequate lockout settings.

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