Vulnerability identifier: #VU56416

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20418

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Guardium
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected application does not require that users should have strong passwords by default. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium: 11.2 - 11.3

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6479899
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196279

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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.