What is the severity of CVE-2021-20557?

CVE-2021-20557 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20557?

To fix CVE-2021-20557, upgrade IBM Security Guardium to version 11.3 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-20557?

Affected users include those operating IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5 through 11.2.

Can CVE-2021-20557 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2021-20557 can potentially lead to data breaches as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-20557?

CVE-2021-20557 can be exploited via remote authenticated attacks that send specially crafted requests.

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CVE-2021-20557

critical

CWE

21/5/2021

24/5/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-20557: OS Command Injection

First published: Fri May 21 2021(Updated: )

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 199184.

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

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6455269

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IBM-6455269

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20557?
CVE-2021-20557 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20557?
To fix CVE-2021-20557, upgrade IBM Security Guardium to version 11.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-20557?
Affected users include those operating IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5 through 11.2.
Can CVE-2021-20557 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2021-20557 can potentially lead to data breaches as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-20557?
CVE-2021-20557 can be exploited via remote authenticated attacks that send specially crafted requests.

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