CVE-2021-39076: High severity IBM Security Guardium vulnerability

Published Apr 19, 2022
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium 10.5 and 11.3 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 215585.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Security Guardium=10.5
IBM Security Guardium=11.3
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Apr 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-39076?

CVE-2021-39076 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 10.5 and 11.3 that uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms, potentially allowing an attacker to decrypt sensitive information.

2

How does CVE-2021-39076 affect IBM Security Guardium?

CVE-2021-39076 affects IBM Security Guardium 10.5 and 11.3 by using weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms, which can lead to the decryption of sensitive information.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-39076?

The severity level of CVE-2021-39076 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-39076?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-39076 by leveraging the weaker cryptographic algorithms used in IBM Security Guardium 10.5 and 11.3 to decrypt sensitive information.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-39076?

Yes, IBM has released a fix for CVE-2021-39076. It is recommended to update to the latest version of IBM Security Guardium to mitigate the vulnerability.

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