CVE-2021-20433: Medium severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2021
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium 11.3 could allow a an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information that could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 196345.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium could allow a an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information that could be used in further attacks against the system.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Security Guardium<=11.3
IBM Security Guardium=11.3
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Sep 14, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20433?

The severity of CVE-2021-20433 is considered moderate, as it allows authenticated users to access sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-20433?

To fix CVE-2021-20433, upgrade IBM Security Guardium to a version beyond 11.3 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-20433?

CVE-2021-20433 affects users of IBM Security Guardium version 11.3.

4

What type of access does CVE-2021-20433 allow?

CVE-2021-20433 allows authenticated users to potentially obtain sensitive information that could be used for further attacks.

5

Is IBM Security Guardium version 11.3 safe to use?

IBM Security Guardium version 11.3 is not safe to use unpatched due to the vulnerabilities identified in CVE-2021-20433.

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