CVE-2021-20557: OS Command Injection

Published May 21, 2021
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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.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request.

IBM

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM Security Guardium<=10.5
IBM Security Guardium<=10.6
IBM Security Guardium<=11.0
IBM Security Guardium<=11.1
IBM Security Guardium<=11.2
IBM Security Guardium<=11.3
IBM Security Guardium=11.2
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

May 21, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-20557?

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

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-20557?

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

4

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.

5

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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