Improper input validation in IBM Security Guardium
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-5421 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM Security Guardium Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU49739
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5421
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read and manipulate data.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core (Spring Framework) component in Oracle Communications Session Report Manager. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Security Guardium: 11.0 - 11.3
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-security-guardium-is-affected-by-a-spring-framework-vulnerability-4/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6443419
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
