Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Security Guardium

Published: 2022-09-22

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-29773 CVE-2021-2161
CWE-ID	CWE-639 CWE-94
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	IBM Security Guardium Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Vendor	IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Authorization bypass through user-controlled key

EUVDB-ID: #VU67566

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29773

CWE-ID: CWE-639 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to obtain sensitive information or modify user details.

The vulnerability exists in IBM Security Guardium. A remote user can trigger the vulnerability to obtain sensitive information or modify user details.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium: 10.5 - 11.3

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-security-guardium-is-affected-by-the-following-vulnerabilities-cve-2021-29773-cve-2021-2161/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6488943

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.

2) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU52448

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2161

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')