CVE-2021-39022: High severity ibm 1 vulnerability

Published Mar 8, 2022
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Updated

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.0 and 5.0.0.0 saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by spreadsheet software. IBM X-Force ID: 213858.

Other sources

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by spreadsheet software.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM 1.10.1 and lower<=1.10.1 and lower
IBM 2.6.3 and lower<=2.6.3 and lower
IBM 4.0.0.8 and lower<=4.0.0.8 and lower
IBM Guardium Data Encryption=4.0.0.0
IBM Guardium Data Encryption=5.0.0.0

Event History

Mar 8, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39022?

The severity of CVE-2021-39022 is high (8.8).

2

Which versions of IBM Guardium Data Encryption are affected by CVE-2021-39022?

IBM Guardium Data Encryption versions 4.0.0.0 and 5.0.0.0 are affected by CVE-2021-39022.

3

How does CVE-2021-39022 impact IBM Guardium Data Encryption?

CVE-2021-39022 allows user-provided information to be saved into a CSV file in a way that could be interpreted as a command when opened by spreadsheet software.

4

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2021-39022?

No known workarounds are available for CVE-2021-39022.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39022?

More information about CVE-2021-39022 can be found on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM Support pages.

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