Vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption Allows Local Privileged User Access
CVE-2019-4693

6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 August 2020

Summary

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption version 3.0.0.2 contains a security flaw where user credentials are stored in plain text. This storage method exposes user credentials to local privileged users, enabling them to compromise sensitive information. Organizations utilizing this version of IBM GDE should be aware of the risk it poses to data confidentiality and take immediate action to secure their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Security Guardium Data Encryption 3.0.0.2

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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