Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Guardium Data Encryption
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-26272 CVE-2023-26271 CVE-2023-26270 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-211 CWE-799 CWE-94 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Information exposure through externally-generated error message
EUVDB-ID: #VU76254
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26272
CWE-ID:
CWE-211 - Externally-generated error message containing sensitive information
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM) while handling error conditions. A remote attacker can obtain sensitive information on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE): 4.0.0.5 - 4.0.0.6
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6995161
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Improper control of interaction frequency
EUVDB-ID: #VU76255
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26271
CWE-ID:
CWE-799 - Improper Control of Interaction Frequency
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a brute-force attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an inadequate account lockout setting in the Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM). A remote attacker can perform a brute-force attack.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE): 4.0.0.5 - 4.0.0.6
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6995161
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Angular template injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU76256
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26270
CWE-ID:
CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute angular template.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE): 4.0.0.5 - 4.0.0.6
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6995161
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
