Vulnerability identifier: #VU65713

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4603

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Guardium Insights
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Security Guardium Insights performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required. A remote user can trigger the vulnerability to escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium Insights: 2.0.1

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184880
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6323297

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.