CVE-2025-3473: IBM Security Guardium privilege escalation

Published Jun 11, 2025
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium 12.1 could allow a local privileged user to escalate their privileges to root due to insecure inherited permissions created by the program.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium could allow a local privileged user to escalate their privileges to root due to insecure inherited permissions created by the program.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Guardium Data Protection=11.5
IBM Guardium Data Protection=12.1
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=11.5
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=12.1

Remediation

Information

IBM encourages customers to update their systems promptly. IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.1 https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder?parent=IBM%20Security&product=ibm/Informat... https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder .

Event History

Jun 11, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:24 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3473?

CVE-2025-3473 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2025-3473?

CVE-2025-3473 affects IBM Security Guardium Data Protection version up to 12.1.

3

How can I fix CVE-2025-3473?

To fix CVE-2025-3473, upgrade IBM Security Guardium to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-3473?

CVE-2025-3473 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2025-3473?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2025-3473 to escalate their privileges to root on affected systems.

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