#VU67566 Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in IBM Security Guardium - CVE-2021-29773

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67566

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29773

CWE-ID: CWE-639

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 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 updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium: 10.6 - 11.3

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6488943
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/202865

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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.